Books on India at JLS Library
Call Number
Title
Author
R 930 Kni
Ancient Civilizations. Almanac.
Knight, Judson
R 930 Kni
Ancient Civilizations. Biographies
Knight, Judson
Profiles sixty men and women who shaped the ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, China,
Asia Minor, and other places.
934 Sch
Ancient India
Schomp,
Explores the culture of ancient India through a look at its people, discussing the lives of Brahman priests,
members of royalty, government leaders and warriors, farmers and merchants, servants, laborers,
craftspeople, and outcastes .
934 Las
Ancient India
Lassieur,
Explores civilization in ancient India, discussing empires, rulers, religion, art, agriculture, trade, and other
related topics.
934 Nar
Ancient India
Nardo, Don
Draws on primary and secondary sources to explore the history, people, practices, religious beliefs, and
development of ancient India.
934 Ali
Ancient India
Ali, Daud
Explores daily life in ancient India, covering such aspects as homes, clothing, food, and religions; and
includes step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects related to Indian culture.
934 Anc
Ancient India : Land of Mystery
934 Ali
Ancient India : What Life was Like For …
Ali, Daud
Takes a detailed look at daily life in ancient India, covering such aspects as homes, clothing, food, and
religions, and includes step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects related to Indic culture and over two
hundred illustrations.
610 Woo
Ancient Medicine : From Sorcery to..
Woods, M.
Describes medical techniques such as brain surgery, splints, taking a pulse, forceps, and sanitation in
ancient civilizations including the Stone Age, Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Rome.
934 Ken
The Ancient South Asian World ..
Kenoyer,
Presents a comprehensive history of the ancient South Asia, and describes the culture of the five thousandyear-old Indus Valley civilization and the artifacts found in the region.
623 Woo
Ancient Warfare : From Clubs to..
Wood, M.
Examines ancient weapons and their uses in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, and
Mesoamerica.
930 Cha
Ancient World ..
Chandler,
This book traces the rise and fall of the major civilizations, from the first farming villages of the Middle East
to the end of the Roman Empire.
930.1 Ada
Archaeology Detectives..
Adams, Simon
Explores the archaeology methods and techniques used to find ancient cities and artifacts and learn how
people lived.
909 Mor
Asian and African Empires
Morris, Neil
A comprehensive overview of world history that describes people, places, and events that occurred in the
Asian and African empires between 1350 and 1750, including the founding of the Ming Dynasty and the
Chinese invasion of Burma.
950 Cob
Asian Cvilizations..
Coblence,
Examines in text and illustrations the spiritual, social, and cultural developments of civilization in China,
Japan, India, and other parts of Asia.
950.1 Des
The Asian world, 600-1500..
Des Forges,
Chronicles the history of the Asian world from the rise of Yoritomo, Japan's first shogun, to the mutiny of
Korean general Yi Songgye, discussing the religion, culture, politics, military actions, trade, and other
aspects of the region, etc.
294.5 Kum
Basic Beliefs of Hinduism
Kumar, N.
291 Lea
The Beginning: Creation Myths Around..
Leach, Maria
294.5 Kri
The Broken Tusk : Stories of the Hindu
Krishnaswami,
A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes
impulsive, but alway generous, elephant-headed Ganesha.
294.3 Wil
Buddhism
Wilkinson,
A visual overview of Buddhist history and practices featuring more than 180 color photos and illustrations of
ancient Buddhist art, sculpture, and architecture as well as modern followers of the faith.
294.3 Nar
Buddhism
Nardo, Don
Examines the history and origin of Buddhism; discusses its founders, ideals, and modern challenges; and
includes a time line, quick facts, a glossary, and a list of print and Internet resources.
294.3 Gar
Buddhism
Ganeri, Anita
Examines the history of Buddhism, from its roots in Siddhartha's teachings to the present day.
294.3 Geo
Buddhist
George,
Presents an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the origins, beliefs, rituals, holidays, and modern-day
changes and challenges of the religion.
391.4 Leh
Cut and Make Festival Masks from India..
Lehri, R. M.
A brief paragraph provides background information on each of the six masks which come from various
regions in India.
294.51 Sha
Demons, Gods & Holy Men from Indian..
Shahrukh,
A collection of myths and traditional tales from the ancient civilizations of the Hindus and other peoples in
or originating in India. Myths and traditional tales from the ancient civilizations of the Hindus and other
peoples etc.
382.09 Str
Exploration by Land ..
Strathern,
Examines the opening and development of the silk route and the effects of trade between the East and the
West.
382.09 Rei
Exploration by Sea
Reid, Struan
Discusses the opening of trade routes between Europe and Asia and explores the impact of the spice trade
carried on over these routes.
954 Ram
Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of..
Ram-Prasad
An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of India.
709 Doh
Far Eastern Art
Doherty,
Traces the history of the Asian and Australasian continents, as well as the islands of the Pacific, through a
chronological examination of their visual arts, ranging from prehistory through the twentieth century, and
includes a bibliography.
R 391 Pen
Fashion, Costume, and Culture :
Pendergast,
Contains articles that describe the clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear traditional to
cultures around the world, covering a period that ranges from prehistory to the early twenty-first century.
398.2 Fol
Folktales from India : a Selection of..
291.2 Mas
Gods and Goddesses ..
Mass, Wendy
Examines the origins and nature of Egyptian, Hindu, Celtic, Greek, Roman, Viking, and Aztec gods and
goddesses as revealed in the mythologies of these cultures.
930 Bro
Great Civilizations
Brooks, Philip
Provides information about the culture and society of some of the world's earliest civilizations, including
ancient Babylon, the Islamic Empire, the Etruscans, Han China, the Maya, and others.
950 Gre
Great Civilizations of the East :
Traces the history of civilization in Asia and the Far East, focusing on the ancient civilizations of
Mesopotamia, Ancient India, the Chinese Empire, and Ancient Japan.
294.6 Pan
Guru Nanak and Sikhism
Panesar,
Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Sikhism leader Guru
Nanak, discussing how he developed the beliefs and traditions of his religion.
398.2 Jen
Hanuman
Jendresen, H.
The monkey-hero of the Ramayana, tells the story of how he drew upon his magical powers to help Prince
Rama rescue his wife, Princess Sita, who had been kidnapped by the demon king Ravana.
294.5 Ros
Hinduism
Rosinsky,
Examines the history and origin of Hinduism; discusses its sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, festivals, and
modern challenges; and includes a time line, quick facts, a glossary, and a list of print and Internet
resources.
294.5 Wan
Hinduism
Wangu, Madhu
An overview of the Hindu religion that discusses its roots, the late Vedic and Upanishadic periods, the gods
and devotionalism, political and social change, the temple and icons, worship, social duty and rites of
passage, and modern Hinduism.
294.5 Pen
Hinduism
Penney, S.
Discusses the origins, history, and practice of Hinduism, including information about various festivals and
celebrations.
294.5 Wan
Hinduism
Wangu, Madhu
An overview of the Hindu religion that discusses its roots, the late Vedic and Upanishadic periods, the gods
and devotionalism, political and social change, the temple and icons, worship, social duty and rites of
passage, and modern Hinduism.
294.5 Wan
Hinduism : World Religions Series.
Wangu, Madhu
An overview of the Hindu religion that discusses its roots, the late Vedic and Upanishadic periods, the gods
and devotionalism, political and social change, the temple and icons, worship, social duty and rites of
passage, and modern Hinduism.
954 Kha
A Historical Atlas of India
Khan, Aisha
Presents a map-oriented look at the history of India, covering the Harappan civilization, ancient empires
and medieval kingdoms, the Mughals, the British Raj, the struggle for freedom, and independent India.
Includes a time line and glossary.
304.8 Pri
The History of Emigration from the
Prior,
A discussion of the Indian subcontinent and the emigration of its inhabitants to other countries.
SC Fri
The Ignorant Monkeys, and Other Tales
Friscia, Sal
291.1 Wil
Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology..
Wilkinson,
This book, divided into sections focusing on the mythology of a particular civilization or region, presents
entries on more than 500 key characters, showing the reader who is who in world mythology.
934 Bar
India
Presents facts and projects that describe, or are related to, Ancient India.
Barr, Marilynn
934 Gas
India
Gassos,
Contains full-color illustrated drawings depicting the historical, political, and cultural development of
India including Hinduism, Hindu gods, literature, and architecture, the Taj Mahal, sports, and dynasties.
954 Ind
India
Traces the history of India, from the thriving age of the Indus civilization, to the present-day democratic
nation and its challenges.
934 Nel
India
Nelson, J.
Descriptive text and color photos and illustrations present India's ancient culture, including daily life and
major advances in arts and sciences, as well as the archaeology that brought this information to light.
954 Cha
India
Chatterjee,
Photographs and text describe the history, art, culture, politics, customs, and religions of India.
954.02 Bér
India and the Mughal Dynasty
Bérinstain,
Chronicles the history of the Mogul dynasty from its rise in the sixteenth century to its decline in the
nineteenth century; includes information on the Mogul emperors and the paintings, architecture, culture,
and politics of the time.
294.5 Ram
Indian Mythology..
Ramen, Fred
Describes India's history, tells the stories of Indian gods and goddesses such as Krishna and Shiva, and
discusses the epic, ancient story "Ramayana," as well as the "Mahabharata."
398.2 Sto
Indian Mythology : Myths and Legends..
Storm, R.
More than 150 color illustrations accompany cross-referenced, alphabetically arranged entries on the gods,
goddesses, spirits, and demons that shape the myths, legends, and religions of India, Tibet, and Sri Lanka.
934.06 Hin
India's Gupta Dynasty
Hinds, K
Describes how India, under a dynasty of remarkable rulers from 320 to 550 A.D., entered a golden age of
prosperity, conquest, justice, scientific advance, and artistic and literary distinction.
934 Shu
The Indus Valley
Shuter, J.
An introduction to the civilization of the Indus Valley, which began in ca. 3500 B.C.E., including its culture,
government, writing system, and more.
934 Aro
The Indus Valley
Aronovsky,
Examines the archaeological excavations of the lost cities of the Indus Valley civilization that flourished in
South Asia between 2600 and 1900 BCE as well as their ancient writings, drawings, and artifacts.
382.09 Rei
Inventions and Trade.
Reid, Struan
Describes how discoveries and commerce helped to open up the Silk and Spice Routes to European
exploration.
291 Bar
The Kingfisher Book of Religions
Barnes, T.
Explains the origins, development, beliefs, festivals, and ceremonies of various world faiths and where they
are practiced, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions of
Australian aborigines.
294.5 Mar
Krishna and Hinduism
Marchant,
An introduction to Hinduism, the third largest religion in the world, and to the Hindu God Krishna.
934 Ric
Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley
Richardson
Presents a concise study of the Indus River Valley in Pakistan and discusses the early civilizations, their
culture and economy, the animals of the region, ancient cities, Aryan life, rulers and empires, and more.
291.1 Phi
Mythology
Philip, N.
Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of
the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and
more.
934 Dal
National Geographic Investigates Ancient..
Dalal, Anita
Explores the history and culture of ancient India; and examines archaeological sites, such as Mohenjodaro,
Mehrgarh, and the Great Stupa of Amaravati, and artifacts.
291 Osb
One World, Many Religions : the Ways..
Osborne, Mary
An illustrated introduction to comparative religion, discussing Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
320.9 Pol
Politics, Society & Leadership..
Explores how different civilizations have tackled the problems and challenges of community living from
ancient times through the present, describing the leadership styles of different cultures, countries, and eras.
294.3 Lan
Prince Siddhartha : the Story of Buddha
Landaw,
398.2 Sou
Rama and the Demon King : An Ancient
Souhami,
Retells an Indian folktale in which Prince Rama uses a pack of fearless monkeys to rescue his wife, Sita,
from the clutches of the evil king Ravana.
398.2 Wei
Rama and Sita : a Tale from Ancient Java
Weitzman,
Banished by his father to a dark forest, Prince Rama loses his wife Sita to the demon prince Ravana, but the
Monkey King offers to help rescue her.
200 Lan
Religion
Langley,
Illustrated guide to the world's religions, discussing man's spiritual search for answers about life and death,
and looking at the belief systems and practices of many faiths including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism,
and Judaism.
954 Lew
Sacred River
Lewin, Ted
A glorious celebration of a mighty river, an ancient city, and the power of religious faith.
294.5 Jaf
Seasons of Splendour : Tales, Myths..
Jaffrey,
Stories told by the women of the household, arranged in sequence as they might be told at religious festivals
during the course of a Hindu calendar year.
509.34 Ste
Science in Ancient India
Stewart,
An overview of the scientific contributions of ancient India including Arabic numerals, ayurveda, basic
chemistry and physics, and celestial observations.
F Lac
The Serpent's Shadow
Lackey,
After the murder of her parents by mysterious magical forces, Maya Witherspoon seeks refuge in London,
struggling to master the magical gifts inherited from her mother, a former priestess, before the dark forces
can claim her as their prey.
954.1 Spi
Settlements of the Ganges River
Spilsbury,
Presents a discussion of the settlements along the Ganges River, the longest river in the Indian
subcontinent, including information on Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Delhi, and others.
954.91 Bow
Settlements of the Indus River
Bowden, Rob
Presents a study of the Indus River and those who make their homes along its path including an
examination of ancient settlements and modern ports as well as its economical importance.
950 Woo
Seven Wonders of Ancient Asia
Woods, Michael
Examines seven historically significant sites throughout the Asian continent, and features the Great Wall of
China, the Mahabodhi Temple, Angkor Wat, the Todaiji Temple, Pha That Luang, and the Banaue Rice
Terraces.
249.63 Kap
Sikh Festivals
Kapoor, Sukhbir
Describes the origins and traditions of Sikh festivals and celebrations around the world.
294.6 Pen
Sikhism
Explores the origins, history, teachings, and celebrations of Sikhism.
Penney, Sue
294.6 Kau
Kaur-Singh,
Sikhism
950.1 Maj
The Silk Route : 7,000 Miles of History
Major, John S.
Traces the history and purpose of the legendary trade route between China and Byzantium during the Tang
Dynasty (A.D. 618-906).
291 Mae
The story of religion
Maestro, Betsy
294.5 Sut
The Story of the Hindus
Suthren Hirst,
Introduces the beliefs and rituals of Hinduism while following the pilgrimage of a woman from South India
to a famous Himalayan shrine in the North.
726.8 Moo
The Taj Mahal
Moorcraft,
Examines the design and construction of the architectural masterpiece that was built during the Mogul rule
of India.
954.02 Man
Taj Mahal
Mann,
An exploration of the Mogal Empire that focuses on the architecture, construction, and significance of the
Taj Mahal.
306 Mam
Traditions from India
Mamdani,
Discusses a variety of traditions in India and the South Asian countries near it, including food, clothing,
music, religions, and festivals.
909 Tri
Tribes, Empires & Civilizations
Explains why some societies developed into great civilizations or mighty empires, while others held on to a
tribal existence, exploring the forces that shaped them and the leaders who created them.
294.3 Kha
Twenty Jataka Tales
Khan, Noor
Recounts how Buddha came once as a monkey among the monkeys and gave his life to save them, and
nineteen other Jataka stories which recount events in his different lives.
294.5 Gan
What Do We Know About Hinduism?
Ganeri, Anita
294.63 Dha
What Do We Know About Sikhism?
Dhanjal, Beryl
294.5 Geo
What Makes Me a Hindu?
George,
Discusses Hinduism including how Hinduism began, what Hindus believe, how they practice their faith, and
what holidays they celebrate.
930 Dea
Wonders of the Ancient World
De Angelis,
In text and photographs, describes twenty-five ancient architectural wonders, including the Great Wall of
China, the Kukulclan Pyramid in Mexico, and the Avenue of Lions in Greece.
720.9 Cas
Wonders of the World
Caselli,
Describes the construction of each of the Seven Wonders of the World and relates them to similar structures
in ancient and modern times.
491 Fin
Writing in Ancient India
Fine, Jil
Describes the Harappan civilization that existed in ancient India from 2600 B.C. to 1700 B.C., focusing on
its written language, and examines the Brahmi language which was used throughout ancient India after 700
B.C.
720 Jes
The X-ray Picture Book of Big Buildings..
Jessop, Joanne
294.3 Eid
Young People's Introduction to Buddhism..
Eidmann,