Indian Icons: Illustrated life stories of India’s nation builders

DK’s Indian Icons box set that contains five fantastic books each featuring the country’s greatest personalities is a must-have for every child’s library.
Meet the glorious women and men who have shaped the history of India with their extraordinary achievements.
Take a journey through the life of Mohandas K Gandhi who went from being an advocate to becoming the “father of the nation”. Then, delve into the life of Bhimrao Ambedkar, the social crusader and architect of India’s Constitution, who championed for the rights of the marginalized and dreamt of a free and equitable India. Next meet CV Raman, the first Indian and Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics and the brain behind the “Raman Effect”. Learn how the formidable Indira Gandhi went on to become India’s first Prime Minister.
Finally, discover the multifaceted life story of the“Missile Man” and the people’s president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Through each personality’s story learn about key concepts in India’s history, politics, and the sciences. Indian Icons: Illustrated life stories of India’s nation builders is an attempt to inspire and engage young minds.
Comprehensive biographies discussing the major life events in the lives of Mohandas K Gandhi, Bhimrao Ambedkar, CV Raman, Indira Gandhi, and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Language and text ideal for children aged 8–12 and ESL students.
Fully illustrated with photographs and documents from each icons timeframe, which aids in recreating the era of each personality.
Each book is written by experienced authors and journalists. Ideal gift for children.