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Age appropriate and kid-friendly Indus Valley books and teaching materials created with the intention of aiding in the instruction of students and fostering both interest and knowledge in the Harappan civilization among younger generations.

The People of the Indus

Nikhil Gulati

Once in a while a book – in this case a graphic novel – comes along that upends what one thinks can be done through a medium for a subject. This book by Nikhil Gulati – with the expert assistance of Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer – is one of the moments. >

ADI A Story of Indus Valley Civilization

Jitu Mishra

Adi is an engaging children's story that covers the journey of a young boy, Adi, son of a copper merchant in Nausharo to Mohenjo-daro with his father sometime during the height of the ancient Indus civilization. >

The Unicorn Expedition

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Satyajit Ray

"I saw a herd of unicorns today. I write this in full possession of my sense." So begins the short story The Unicorn Expedition by the great Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray. featuring a Professor Shanku story. >

Ancient Indus Valley Cart Kit

  • Indus Civilisation Cart Kit
Ilona Aronovsky

A step-by-step guide to making an ancient Indus Valley 'toy' cart from clay. With a dozen related classroom activities and teacher's notes, templates and modelling instructions, numerous artefact illustrations and diagrams. The CD includes film clips of activities. >

The Indus Valley

  • The Indus Valley
Naida Kirkpatrick

Provides an introduction to the Harappa people who lived in the Indus Valley thousands of years ago, describing their civilization, daily life, religious beliefs, and more. >

Sarang and Jeevai

  • Indus Valley Coloring Book for Children
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer

A coloring book story about a boy from Harappa and a girl from Mohenjo-daro by Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer. Based on the latest findings about the ancient Indus Valley civilization. >

The Indus Valley (History Opens Windows)

  • The Indus Valley (History Opens Windows) by Jane Shuter
Jane Shuter

Good quality well-researched paperback in the History Open Windows Series by a respected education writer introduces ancient Indus Valley to the 7 - 11 age group. >

Indus Valley Teaching Kit

  • Indus Valley Teaching Kit
Wildgoose Education

A Teaching Kit with a Large Wall Poster, set of 16 colour photocards, and teachers booklet with suggested activities. Very well produced. >

The Indus Valley (Excavating the Past)

  • The Indus Valley: Excavating the Past by Ilona Aronovsky
Ilona Aronovsky

A delightful well-illustrated children's primer on the ancient Indus. Follow in the footsteps of the archaeologists who unearthed the secrets of the Indus Valley. >

The Ancient South Asian World

  • The Ancient South Asian World
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer

An exceptional introduction to South Asian archaeology written at the middle school level and part of the popular The World in Ancient Times series. >

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