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 Contents

CBSE ICSE
Moonbeam 30-31
Weavers 4-5 English
Grammar Steps 32-33
The English Channel 6-7
English
The Grammarite 8-9
Maths Maths Prime 34-35

Hindi (all boards) Bhasha Taru 10-11

TimeTrek 36-37
Social Studies
GeoTrek 38-39
MathSight 12-13
Maths
MathSpark 14-15
Science Venture 40-41
Science
Biology 42-43
Know For Sure 16
General Knowledge
The Knowledge Generation 17
Computer Science Digital Voyage 44-45

EVS WonderWorld 18-19

NCERT Workbooks Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Hindi 46

Social Studies TimeTales 20-21

Dictionary Marriam-Webster 47

Science Galaxy 22-23

Computer Science Smarbyte 24-25

Atlas First Atlas & School Atlas 26

Value Education Steps of Life 27

 English Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Weavers is a fresh, fun-filled course that will help learners Using language to learn while Teachers under no stress to accept
Organic and original content
bond with the English language and make friends far learning to use language right or wrong answers
and wide. Designed as per the NCF 2005 guidelines and
CBSE

based on the NCERT curriculum, the course content and

Classes: 1 to 8
design weaves magic through stories, poems, activities, Students learn to share and gain Teachers can easily guide and check
ABL and CBL
and projects. Keeping in mind the digital-savvy learners of confidence through peer & group work work done by students in the classroom
today, the course also includes digital components such
as audio poems and songs as part of comprehension,
made available through the Indiannica Learning app. Listening to live speech & learning
Approach to phonics Less effort for teachers to teach
pronunciation without being
and listening listening skills
assessed boosts confidence

Authors Digital material for students as a

Dr V. R. Devika has over 40 years of teaching experience and is a recipient of numerous awards for learning method & more relatable Makes teaching of language easier,
Blended learning
to the tech-savvy generation more engaging, and interesting
educational initiatives.
Dr Hema Ramanathan is an English and teacher education expert who has taught in India, Indonesia,
Malaysia, the UK, and the US. Worksheet format makes it easier
to use the book with theme-based Single worksheet for each topics are
llla Vij taught English language for 26 years across India and was a consultant with the British Council and Language practice
easier to check.
the University of Cambridge, India, for eight years. She is also and is an award-winning author. activities for classes 1-3

Dr Jamie Harrison is an assistant professor of English at Auburn University, USA and has over 23 years of
teaching experience.
Rita Sen is an ELT expert with more than 30 years experience of teaching in schools and a 2007 recipient of
the National Award for Teachers.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Practice Books Literature Readers

The coursebooks develop and hone The practice books facilitate Stories engage students and enhance
language skills of the learners self-learning and practice their reading skills

Teacher's Resource Kit Digital Resources

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive Makes learning more relatable to the tech-savvy
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning generation
and evaluation

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 2

PAGE 26 69 23, 24 4, 5 1 85

Writing activity Project Phonics and listening Marginalia space Blended learning ABL & CBL
FEATURE

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 English Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Easy to explain how thoughts can

In conformity with the recommendations of the National Well-graded reading inputs Exposure to different writing styles,
covering a variety of themes and cultures, and viewpoints through a be expressed in different styles,
Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, The English Channel genres variety of stories and poems expressing the power of language
CBSE

is a multi-skill English language course with a holistic

approach to attain language proficiency by utilizing oral-

Classes: 1 to 8
Learn to recognize various
aural, print, and digital resources as inputs to aid the Graded phonics and sounds of the language, correct
Engage students better through
language acquisition process. listening tasks pronunciation, and stress
listening tasks

Visual-based tasks across
the book
Authors
Illa Vij is an ELT consultant, author, and a teacher trainer with more than 26 years of teaching experience.
Logically-graded
Maryann Vaisoha is a University of Cambridge certified language trainer and teacher educator with over 25 grammar syllabus taught
communicatively
years of teaching experience.
Students learn better through visual
inputs and relate to pictures better
than complex explanations.
Students learn grammar concepts
easily without being burdened with
heavy technical explanations.
Teachers can engage with students
better through visuals and encourage
them to use language independently.
Use of the conversational method and
accompanying explanation saves the
teacher from having to set a context
afresh.

Nivedita Bedadur is a teacher and teacher educator and has been teaching English in Kendriya Vidyalayas
across the country for close to thirty years.
Students are encouraged to work
Projects and ‘beyond-the- Teachers get readymade content that
Ritu Taneja has 25 years of experience of teaching English language to middle and senior school students. She in groups, research, and share
helps them take language learning and
text’ sections thoughts on subject areas other
is also an editor, author, and skills trainer. application beyond the book.
(HOTS and Life Skills) than English.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Practice Books Literature Readers

The coursebooks develop and hone The practice books facilitate Stories engage students and enhance
language skills of the learners self-learning and practice reading skills

Teacher's Resource Kit Language Lab

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive Software to enhance Engllish language
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning learning
and evaluation

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6

PAGE 50 80 89 32 90 142

FEATURE Life skills Project Time to write Say it right About the passage Time to speak

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 English Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Provides a scaffold for learning

The revised edition of The Grammarite is based on a spiral Let’s link up by building concepts on previous Helps engage learners
CBSE

exposition of English grammar. The series helps reinforce knowledge through a spiraling approach
learning and allows the learner to deduce the concepts
rather than follow a purely instinctive approach.

Classes: 1 to 8
Innovative teaching Engages students with different
Makes teaching interesting
techniques/exercises learning styles

Comprehension and
composition integrated Reinforcement of concepts Works as revision
Authors with grammar

Kavita Oberoi is an ELT expert and educator with several years of teaching experience in reputed schools.
Baljeet K Virdi is an ELT expert and educator with several years of teaching experience. Engages learners in riddles, Special pages for enhancing the
Let’s build words
vocabulary activities like word search vocabulary of learners
Premila Sharma is an educator and an ELT expert with thirty-five years of teaching experience.
Illa Vij is an ELT consultant, author, and a teacher trainer with more than 26 years of teaching experience.
Malini Khatri is an ELT educator and trainer with more than thirty years of teaching experience. Provides activities to make learning Gives access to teaching ideas and
Teacher’s manual
grammar easy and interesting grammar activities
Shaliney Ashta is an ELT educator and trainer with more than twenty years of teaching experience.
Rita Sen is an ELT expert and educator with more than thirty years of teaching experience.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Animated Tutorials

Based on a spiral exposition of English grammar, the coursebooks Mapped to curriculum content for smart
help reinforce learning and allows the learner to deduce the concepts class solution

Teacher's Manuals
The teacher’s manual contains comprehensive
pedagogical guidelines and detailed lesson plans to facilitate classroom transactions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1

PAGE 20 38 48 59 35 29

Innovative Composition Comprehension

Let’s build teaching techniques/ integrated with integrated with Contextual
FEATURE Let’s link up
words exercises grammar concept grammar concept exercise

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 Maths Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

MathSight is a series of eight mathematics textbooks for Variety of exercises for learning Variety of exercises, hands-on activities,
NCERT-oriented
classes 1 to 8. Conforming to the National Curriculum technology in mathematics and teaching technique resources
CBSE

Framework 2005, the series aims to develop in students

a logical sharpness along with a passion for this field of

Classes: 1 to 8
numbers, quantity, and space. Understanding concepts and building Enables teachers to plan the
Teacher's Resource Kit on them through animated tutorials. academic session, lesson plans, and
different sets of question papers

Helps to engage every learner

Additional revision exercises, mental in class through practice of
Practice Section maths, MCQs, and worksheets help challenging and graded exercises
students take initiative to practise more for developing concepts

Authors Enables students to think innovatively

Enables teachers with a list of
pedagogical techniques that
S. Lata has been a Principal and has taught Mathematics in schools for 32 years. She has developed teacher Math Lab Activity to create own mathematical models develops the creativity of both
training modules and designed numerous mathematical materials. and projects teachers and students
Jharna De has over 37 years of expertise in the field of Mathematics. She has been on the NCERT textbook
development panel and is an NCERT resource person. Challenging questions that trigger
Put on Your Thinking Cap! Helps create a bank of HOTS questions
Ranjana Kumar has several years of teaching experience and has edited Mathematics textbooks. (HOTS) analytical reasoning to develop the
for assessing the ability of students
analytical & mathematical skills

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Practice Books Test Generator

The coursebooks develop logical The practice books facilitate Helps prepare test papers & assignments and
sharpness and a passion for the subject self-learning and practice provides access to a large repository of
questions

Teacher's Resource Kit

Contains support material such as teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and
interactive teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning and
evaluation

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 1 Book 1,6 Book 1 Book 1,6 Book 1,6 Book 1,6

Book 1-7 Book 1-8 Book 1-8

PAGE 22 Book 1-9 Book 6-38 Book 6-16 Last page
Book 6-11

Put on your Thinking Cap! Practice

Story Puzzle Activity Worksheet
FEATURE (HOTS) Section

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 Maths Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Wide scope of facilitation methods

MathSpark series pays attention to pedagogy by way of Variety of exercises with with a wide variety of exercises,
NCERT-oriented NCERT-oriented learning technology hands-on activities, and teaching
design and layout. Concepts have been explained through in mathematics technique resources
real-life situations, stories, and even poems. Chapters have
CBSE

graded worksheets and mental maths sums. Grades 6 to 8 Develops the ability to address

Classes: 1 to 8
Coherent with real life problems that arise in day-to-day
also have multiple-choice questions in the worksheets and life and correlate life situations with
Helps teachers relate maths to life
situation examples
there are two worksheets per chapter. A link is also made mathematics
to the history of the concept through 'Myths and Legends'.
Lab activities in each chapter at all Enables teachers, by a range of
levels develop the concept through pedagogical techniques, to teach
Math Lab Activity hands-on experience, enabling the lab activities of mathematics that
students to think innovatively and create develops the creativity of both
own mathematical models and projects teachers and students

Develops skills like ethical behaviour,

Assessment and development
communication, critical thinking, and
Author Diverse question types
decision-making
of skill sets

Jharna De has over 37 years of expertise in the field of Mathematics. She has been on the NCERT
textbook development panel. She has developed concept-building materials for mathematics and Helps to know the origins of the
has trained teachers to use them in classrooms. Imparts the knowledge of origins
concept and fosters understanding
Myths & Legends of the concepts and their vision to
and organization of concept
build the concept
development

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Practice Worksheet Digital Resources

The main coursebooks develop a Facilitate self-learning and Solutions to questions and teacher’s
passion for the subject practice concept animations

Teacher's Resource Kit Test Generator

The teacher’s manual contains pedagogical guidelines and Helps teachers prepare worksheets and test papers
detailed lesson plans to facilitate classroom transactions from a large repository of questions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Book 7 Book 7 Book 7

PAGE 31 32 34 9 11 14

Life Skills Worksheet Mental Maths Myths and Legends HOTS Maths Lab
FEATURE

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 General Knowledge General Knowledge

Know for Sure is a general knowledge series of eight books The new edition of The Knowledge Generation is a series
for classes 1 to 8. The revised edition, based on valuable of eight general knowledge books for grades 1 to 8.
feedback received from students, teachers, and principals Designed with a focus on India and its global position, The
of schools, engages and excites young minds with a Knowledge Generation is an interactive, carefully graded,
CBSE

CBSE
perspective of `India and the World'. The series focuses and lucidly written series, which provides various means
on learning at the learner’s initiative with quizzes, riddles, of encouraging learners to embark on their own discovery
puzzles, games, fact packs, infographics, word searches, tours to expand their knowledge. Under the purview of
activities, life skills, and brain teasers, in accordance with general knowledge taught in the classroom, it adheres to the
the recommendations of NCF 2005. recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework
2005, to include quizzes, facts, wordcraft, activities, life
skills, brain teasers, lifestyles, and value systems.
Author
Siddhartha Basu is one of India’s best known quizmasters, whose contribution to the field since the mid-1980s
has added new dimensions to knowledge games in India. Some of the well-known TV quizzes conducted and
produced by him are Mastermind India, Kaun Banega Crorepati, India’s Child Genius, and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass se
Tez Hain?

Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Exposes the students to various Helps in integrating with

Variety of themes genres of knowledge Exposes the students to Helps in integrating with
different subjects Variety of themes various genres of knowledge different subjects

Classes: 1 to 8
Double-page spreads with Reinforce
Make teaching interactive Double-page spreads on life Engages learners in activities and
learning with fun
Classes: 1 to 8
board games Make teaching interactive
skills and variety of themes provides hands-on knowledge

Engage learners with riddles,

Make classroom transactions Excites, surprises, and
Activity pages puzzles, mazes, word searches, Helps teachers to broaden the
interactive Fact File amuses the learners with
games, etc. that arouse interest knowledge base of the learners
interesting titbits

Reinforces learning and arouses Helps in recapping

Quick Quiz Helps students think, research, analyze, Encourages discussion
interest in quizzing information Think Box
and present their findings in class

Teacher's Resource Kit Addresses different kinds of learners

Makes learning through AV aids Current Affair Booklets/Wall Help the learners update their Booklets can be used as assessment
(animations, videos, slideshows, in the class while integrating AV tools
easier and interesting magazines knowledge about current events tools, and wall magazines make the
interactive exercises) in teaching
(Quarterly/Annual) and happenings subject more interesting

Current Affair Booklets/Wall Help the learners update their Booklets can be used as assessment
magazines knowledge about current events tools, and wall magazines make the
(Quarterly/Annual) and happenings subject more interesting

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 EVS Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

WonderWorld is a series of environmental studies Integration of scientific

Sensitizes students to the
Helps make simple action plans for
information with instilling in the children concern for
textbooks for classes 1 to 5. In consonance with the environmental issues environment
the environment
CBSE

National Curriculum Framework and NCERT guidelines,

it enables the learner to understand and appreciate the

Classes: 1 to 5
relationships between natural, social, scientific, and Engages learners in the learning
Makes classroom learning
Projects, games, and surveys process through deduction of scientific
cultural environments. cause and reason
interesting

Helps children participate in Makes classroom

Interactive approach
the learning process interactive and alert
Authors
Renu Malhotra has over 38 years of teaching experience in schools and has written environmental studies
books. She is actively involved with NGOs working for environment preservation.
Encourages Hands-on activities and experiments
Experiments generate the interest of the learners
Geeta Dudeja has four decades of teaching experience. She has written environmental studies textbooks and learning by doing
is an advisor to several schools.

Series Editor
Comics and stories Makes learning fun Responsive learners
Sharmila Sinha is a storyteller, educator, and freelance writer who helps school going children, their teachers,
and adult students write and understand the balance needed between economic growth and the environment,
through classroom and out-of-classroom workshops.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Online Resources for Students

The coursebooks introduce and lay Engaging activities that reinforce
down the foundations of the subject classroom learning

Teacher's Resource Kit

The teacher’s manual contains pedagogical guidelines and detailed lesson plans to
facilitate classroom transactions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 2 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 1 Book 5

PAGE 32 34 4 10 11 18

FEATURE Did you know? Let's do it, Summing up! Exercises Comic strip Let's talk! Let's have fun HOTS

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 Social Studies Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Provides details of topics covered in

TimeTales is a new series of textbooks on social studies for each chapter and gives outline about Helps in defining the learning
What we will learn about
classes 3 to 5 and social sciences for classes 6 to 8. The the concepts to be taught in the outcomes
textbooks for classes 6 to 8 are divided into three parts chapter
history, geography, and social and political life.

Classes: 3 to 8
CBSE

Warm-up activity with

Connects the current topic
TimeTales conforms to the vision of the National Curriculum each chapter
with previous knowledge
Framework, 2005, and the NCERT syllabus, 2005. This
new series attempts to draw the learners’ attention to
the broad span of time, space, and life in society through Chapter summary presented Provides structured information to help
lucid language, supported by thoughtfully curated maps, as a visual tool in easy retention of concepts and in
diagrams, and pictures. reducing preparation time for exams
Helps in assessing previous knowledge
of learners
Supports culmination activities such
as classroom discussion after a topic
has been covered

Encourage ‘out-of-the Facilitate higher order

HOTS questions
Authors box thinking’ understanding in learners

Geeta Sehgal has a vast experience of over forty years in teaching geography. She is presently director of
academics at Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
Innovative, interesting
Nalini Aggrawal has been associated with the field of education, especially social sciences, for the past twenty Gives scope for hands-on
activities and map work Can be used as assignments
learning
years. For the last fourteen years, she has been teaching at Queen’s Mary School, Delhi.
Tanvi Prannoy Chawla has been teaching history for over nine years. She has been recognized for supporting the
integration of international learning in the British Council curriculum.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Teacher’s Digital Support

The coursebooks introduce and lay Solutions to questions and teacher’s
down the foundations of the subject concept animations

Teacher's Manuals Test Generator

The teacher’s manual contains comprehensive Helps teachers prepare worksheets and test papers
pedagogical guidelines and detailed lesson plans to from a large repository of questions
facilitate classroom transactions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 3 Book 3 Book 3 Book 3 Book 3 Book 3

PAGE 115 59 44 107 120 49

FEATURE First Step What we will learn about Skill Corner Mind Map HOTS Life Skills / Project

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 Science Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Galaxy is a course in science conforming to the vision of the Well-defined outcomes make Well-defined learning outcomes help
Learning outcomes students realize what is expected of teachers to plan their lesson more
National Curriculum Framework, 2005. This course includes them at the end of the chapter effectively
textbooks for classes 1 to 8, which contain numerous
CBSE

activities, experiments, discussions, and projects. The

Classes: 1 to 8
activities motivate learners to find out things by doing Helps recapitulate what they learnt
Engages the students easily
Think about it previously and builds learners' curiosity
rather than learning by rote. In order to adopt a holistic by developing critical thinking
by acting as an icebreaker
approach, we have integrated science with other subjects,
such as mathematics, in the books for classes 3–8.
As the activities are easy to do, the
Promotes self-learning and helps
Let’s experiment / Activity teacher can easily demonstrate the
grasp the concepts in a better way
activities in class

Authors Lets the students understand

Dr Sanaya Nariman has been actively involved in teacher training and educational consultancy for more than 26 the relevance of science, Helps the teacher develop an
Integration interdisciplinary approach
years. She has published several research papers in the field of science. resulting in a more meaningful
learning experience
Anita Paul has teaching and administrative experience of over 30 years in reputed schools and has authored
several curriculum resources in science. Test papers in grades 6 to 8 are
The Teachers will be able to gauge how
modelled on the latest CBSE class X
Karuni Subrahmanyam has teaching experience of more than 17 years and has been actively involved in training Test papers well the students are prepared for the
exam pattern, which makes the student
teachers. examination.
familiar with the board pattern
Deepika Parashari has 20 years of teaching experience in schools.
Seema Sinha has an experience of 18 years teaching physics in schools, subsequent to being a Project Assistant
at IIT.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks
The coursebooks introduce and lay
down the foundations of the subject

Teacher’s Manual
The teacher’s manual contains pedagogical guidelines and detailed lesson plans to
facilitate classroom transactions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6

PAGE 194 186 26 194 109 200

FEATURE Go Green HOTS At a Glance Word Bank Infobit Test Papers

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 Computer Science Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

SmartByte is a course in computer science designed for Integration with other

Helps recap the topics of Helps make learning enjoyable and
other subjects while learning engaging by connecting computer
classes 1 to 8. It helps learners apply tools and technology, subjects
computers science with different subjects
which is explained through real-life contexts.
The course is based on Windows 10, and it seamlessly

Classes: 6 to 8
Facilitates learning through quick Helps to reinforce the concept covered
integrates other subjects with computer science to make Quick Learn and Quick Tip activities & provides an alternative through a small project & helps in
CBSE

learning more relevant and enjoyable. The books introduces or short method to carry out a task motivating learners accomplish a task
learners to the latest software applications at appropriate
grades to ensure they are future-ready.
Helps to test understanding Helps assess students’ understanding of
The course covers open-source software programs, such Checkpoint the concept taught through a short quiz
of the concepts taught
as Tux Paint, Scratch, Python, GIMP, and Synfig, to provide
children ample scope for experimenting with computer
programs. Did you know,
Helps to remember important facts
and additional information related Helps reinforce learning
and Remember
to the concept taught

Hands-on activities and

Author Lab Activity and Project projects at intervals to
Helps assess what students have
learnt and also break the monotony
facilitate learning by doing
Bhavana Pandey has more than 15 years of experience in teaching computer science. As
an academician, her focus has always remained on using her technical expertise to inspire
children love technology and explore the world of computers on their own.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Digital Support

The coursebooks introduce and lay Includes audiovisual material that can
down the foundations of the subject be used for self-learning and practice

Teacher’s Manual
The teacher’s manual contains pedagogical guidelines and detailed lesson plans to
facilitate classroom transactions

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6

PAGE 20 6 3 6 95 9

FEATURE Quick Tip Did You Know Remember Check Point Quick Learn Key Terms

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 Atlas Value Education

Bsure First Atlas introduces learners to our wonderful Steps of Life—Power Play Series imparts age-appropriate
world in a fun way. Essential concepts are taught by using value education and understanding of life skills for
a simple visual medium—to provide learning through classes 1 to 9. The aim of this series is to enable young

CBSE
lots of pictures and small bits of text. Full of interesting minds to learn how to think and discipline emotions and
maps, colourful images, and lively information about the what is right—an area neglected in the education system
CBSE

world's continents, natural features, wildlife, languages,
and currencies, this atlas is the most up-to-date world
reference for kids aged five to eight. It also includes a geo-
themed quiz to test the aptitude of these young explorers.
Interesting trivia on earth, the oceans, and our solar system
with beautiful illustrations are complemented by nuggets
of information that are easy for young readers.
Bsure School Atlas, silver award winner at 2016 IMIA
Mapping Award 2016, is a reference book that deals with
history, geography, wildlife, climate, population, agriculture,
industries, tourism, and more. From the fundamentals of
CBSE
worldwide. These valuable skills are essential in the growth
and development of the child at every stage and this series
establishes such values with positive affirmation, using
sports and storytelling to reinforce such understanding.
Features
Enhances English vocabulary
`Think´ section for creative and critical thinking skills
`Activity´ section for collaborative activities and team building
`Just for fun´ section for motivation to read and creating interest
Activity-based
Age-appropriate topics that link to each other
Real-life examples

map-reading to extensive coverage of topical issues, the Interviews of celebrities

atlas is a handy guide for students and researchers alike. Motivational stories
It is highly relevant to today's school curriculum as it helps Scientifically-proven experiments
students get a wider perspective on the world around them. Self-evaluation in every chapter
Smart design, clear cartography, nuggets of information,
and stunning images make it a top-of-the-line book.

BSure First Atlas teaches learners essential concepts

through a simple visual medium that uses a lot of pictures
with small bits of text, making this atlas engaging and
easy-to-learn for young students. The book is full of
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interesting maps, colourful images, and lively information

about the world’s continents, natural features, wildlife,
languages, and currencies. Interesting trivia with beautiful
illustrations, exciting geo-themed quizzes, and nuggets of
information make this Atlas a fun read for young students.

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 English Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Moonbeam, an ELT series comprised of coursebooks and Exposure to different genres Different teaching techniques suiting
practice books for classes 1 to 8, is based on the latest Variety of themes of literature the students’ requirements
ICSE

ICSE curriculum (2016). The series focuses on developing

and honing the language skills of young learners that will
enable them to communicate with clarity and precision. Exposure to a variety of writing topics
Provides ample practice to students to
Way to write along with the necessary scaffolding,
write and express creatively

Classes: 1 to 8
writing tips, and formats

Encourages to go beyond the text,

Provides scope for ‘out of the box’
Think a little enhance their decision-making skills,
Authors and imbibe essential life skills
teaching and knowledge application

Illa Vij is an ELT consultant, author, and teacher trainer with more than 26 years of teaching experience.
Maryann Vaisoha is a University of Cambridge certified language trainer, teacher educator, and a training Learn to use different kinds of
Provides scope for extended learning
consultant with the British Council. Look it up referencing tools, such as a dictionary, a
by using referencing tools
thesaurus, and the internet
Ritu Taneja has 25 years of experience in teaching the English language to middle and senior school students.
Provides scope to use English
Consultant Editors Time to talk
language in various contexts through Helps enhance student’s
group discussions, pair work, dialogue, communication and spoken skills
Keya Sinha is an ELT expert with more than three decades of experience, an educationist, and a visionary. and so on
Mittra Sinha Roy has been an accomplished educationist for over three decades and has been associated with
many schools across the country.

COMPONENTS

Main Course Books Practice Books Online Resources for Students

The main course books develop and The practice books facilitate Includes audio-visual material that can
hone language skills of the learners self-learning and practice be used for self-learning and practice

Teacher's Resource Kit Test Generator

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive Helps prepare test papers & assignments and
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson provides access to a large repository of questions
planning and evaluation

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERIES

GRADE Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 8 Book 6

PAGE 31 31 34 34 38 38

FEATURE Warm up Babar Ali : An inspiration Word by word Sound check Think a little Way to write

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 English Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Grammar Steps, is a new grammar series based on the

Variety of exercises Provides scope for practice Acts as an assessment tool
latest ICSE curriculum (2016). It is a comprehensive and
graded course in English grammar and composition. The
series comprises eight books, graded in a logical manner,

Classes: 1 to 8
keeping in mind the learning abilities of the student at Section on vocabulary Vocabulary topics covered through
Helps in vocabulary building by using
ICSE

building interesting activities such as riddles and

each level. The spiral exposition of concepts ensures word search
interesting exercise formats
proper integration of old topics with the new ones, utilising
existing knowledge base to learn new things. The grammar
Variety of writing topics given along
structures are explained through examples that lead on to Composition
with the necessary scaffolding through
Easy reference while teaching
clear understanding of the concepts. The definitions and section
examples, writing tips, and formats
various writing topics
rules of grammar are presented in simple and lucid language.
Interactive way to reinforce concepts
Helps in integrating AV tools while
Concept animations and make learning of grammar
teaching
concepts interesting
Consultant Editors
Mittra Sinha Roy has been an accomplished educationist for over three decades and has been associated with
many schools across the country.
Meenakshi Atal is an eminent educationist with more than three decades of experience. She is a supporter of
the VAKT (visual-auditory-kinesthetic-tactile) approach to the teaching-learning process. Apart from being an
innovative teacher, she is also an author and a teacher trainer.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Animated Tutorials Online Resources for Students

The books develop and hone Mapped to curriculum content Includes audiovisual material that can
language skills of the learners for smart class solution. be used for self-learning and practice

Teacher's Resource Kit

Contains support material such as teacher’s manual, animated tutorials,
and interactive teaching material for teachers to help with lesson
planning and evaluation

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 Maths Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Maths Prime series has been developed according to the Helps relate the concept to real
Chapter/Unit opener images life to understand the topic Brief introduction to the concept
curriculum released by the Council for the Indian School of better
Certificate Examinations in November 2016.
ICSE

It follows a learner-centric approach that relates concepts

Classes: 1 to 8
Learning-by-doing ensures better Helps reinforce concepts in a relaxed
of mathematics to real-life situations. An activity-based Maths in Action understanding and clarity. manner through interesting activities
methodology is used where the learners learn through
learning-by-doing.
Help the learner understand
Cross-curricular links the relevance of maths in other Help inculcate interest in learners
subjects

Authors
Improves understanding of Helps prepare learners for
Kakali Bagchi has been a teacher of mathematics for over two decades and is a sought-after teacher trainer for Variety of graded practice competition
concepts through practice
both ICSE and CBSE schools. She has been associated with many regional and national television channels as
a mathematics expert.
Tool to assess life-skills like
Rahul Ghosh is an author, educator, and entrepreneur. His primary areas of academic study are mathematical
Help understand and relate communication, collaboration, creativity,
statistics and computer science. Life skills
various life skills with maths and human values that will help learners
Sajay Pappan has years of teaching experience in various schools and his passion for teaching inspired him in life
to author mathematics books for different school curricula, which have been recognized as highly acclaimed
teaching resources for the past ten years.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Detailed Solutions e-book

The coursebooks introduce and lay Easily available solutions Course book available in
down the foundations of the subject e-book format

Teacher's Resource Kit Test Generator

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive Helps prepare test papers & assignments and
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning provides access to a large repository of questions
and evaluation

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PAGE 48 26 200 220 24 7

Challenge
FEATURE Life Skills Check Your Knowledge Knowledge Boost Catch Your Mistake Think About It!
Yourself

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 Social Studies Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

TimeTrek is a series of social studies books for classes 3 to 5 Involves all children in Creates inclusive classroom and
Variety of themes
designed in conformity with the ICSE curriculum released in 2016. learning activities ensures holistic learning
With a learner-centric approach as its core value, TimeTrek has
been designed in a comprehensive and interactive manner, which Facilitates teaching of simple to

Classes: 3 to 8
would facilitate effective teaching at the same time. Thematic Learning happens from self to
Age-appropriate language complex, abstract to concrete, and
immediate surrounding and
rather than topical approach, suitably graded content, and use of and presentation
further to wider environment
informal to formal concepts in a logical
and phased manner
simple and level-appropriate language are its key features.
ICSE

Inclusion of Makes learning fun and Helps cater to different learning

TimeTrek for classes 6 to 8 are social studies coursebooks transactional processes engaging styles of learners
designed in conformity with the latest ICSE curriculum and deal
with various themes from history and civics. The history section
will equip learners to decipher the past and relate it to the present. Use of maps, timelines, Creates enjoyable and immersive
Reinforces learning
The civics section will help them grow up to be informed and illustrations, images learning opportunities
thoughtful participators in society.
Gives an outline to the student
Learning objectives about the concepts to be covered Gives outline/goal to teach better
in the chapter
Author (6 to 8)
Sarmistha Banerjee is principal of Vivekananda Mission School, Kolkata. She has over three decades of
experience in teaching social sciences. TimeTrek 5

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Teacher’s CD
The coursebooks introduce and lay Audiovisual material to help teach
down the foundations of the subject better

Teacher's Resource Kit

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning
and evaluation

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TimeTrek 6

GRADE Book 4 Book 4 Book 4 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6

PAGE 98 64 53 19 21 21

FEATURE Did you know Think Life skills Timeline Clues to the past Our Values

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 Social Studies Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

GeoTrek 6 to 8 are social studies coursebooks designed in Involves all children in learning Creates inclusive classroom and
Variety of themes
conformity with the latest ICSE curriculum and deal with activities

Classes: 6 to 8
ensures holistic learning
various themes from geography. They provide the learners
ICSE

with various tools of geographical understanding— Facilitates teaching of simple to

illustrations, tables, charts, diagrams, and maps. The Age-appropriate language Learning happens from self to
complex, concrete to abstract, and
immediate surrounding and
books enable learners to understand their surroundings and presentation
further to wider environment
informal to formal concepts in a
logical and phased manner
and make informed judgements at local, national, and
international levels.
Inclusion of Makes learning fun and Helps cater to different learning
transactional processes engaging styles of learners

Use of maps, timelines, Creates enjoyable and immersive

illustrations, and images Reinforces learning learning opportunities

Author
Soma Bakhandi is principal of Elias Meyer School, Kolkata. She has over three
decades of experience in teaching.

COMPONENTS

Coursebooks Teacher’s CD
The coursebooks introduce and lay Audiovisual material to help teach
down the foundations of the subject better

Teacher's Resource Kit

Contains teacher’s manual, animated tutorials, and interactive
teaching material for teachers to help with lesson planning
and evaluation

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GRADE Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6 Book 6

PAGE 50 51 25 54 57 59

FEATURE Activity Did you know Think Discuss Geo Terms Map Corner

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 Science Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

With a child-centric approach, the Helps explore and use varied

Science Venture is a series of three science textbooks Aligned to ICSE curriculum curriculum design helps young resources to establish relationship
for classes 3 to 5. The series is graded according to the 2016 learners to develop appropriate between content taught and its
knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevance in daily lives
ICSE

cognitive levels of young learners and aims to develop in

them the scientific skills of observation, data collection,

Introduction of the chapter with
investigation, and drawing conclusions. realistic situations develops curiosity
Think about it
This series is based on the new syllabus released in 2016 by in learners towards learning.
the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
Hands-on activities lead to the
Activity development of basic cognitive and
psychomotor skills of learners.
Classes: 3 to 5
Helps ignite curiosity in young learners
to know more about science around us
Facilitate learning through different
activities that enhance cognitive and
psychomotor skills

Word bank develops scientific Difficult words and scientific

Word Bank, Glossary, Infobits vocabulary and helps to reinforce the vocabulary are glossed with definitions
conceptual learning. and meanings.

Author Life skills

Skills that inculcate healthy habits
and develop sensitivity towards
Helps develop life skills in learners
through healthy habits and create
Dr Sanaya Nariman has been actively involved in teacher training and educational environment awareness towards environment
consultancy for more than 26 years. She has published several research papers in the field
of science and is the founder and executive member of Programme for Environmental
Awareness in Schools (PEAS). Helps create own resource material
Inquisitive learners can explore more
Check Out from the weblinks for further details on
on the weblinks for further information.
the topic

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 Science Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Science Venture for grades 6 to 8 is a series of science coursebooks Helps connect and relate to the
Captures the interest of the learners,
Chapter-opener thereby making the task of teaching
for ICSE. There are separate textbooks for physics, chemistry, and concepts easily
easier
ICSE

biology. The series is based on the latest ICSE curriculum released

in November 2016 and follows an activity-based approach to

Classes: 6 to 8
Learning-by-doing activities ensure
promote the concept of learning-by-doing. Let's Experiment better understanding and clarity of
Prevents monotony and
keeps learners engaged
concepts.

Teachers get an enthusiastic and

Motivates learners to
Learning Beyond motivated class of learners who are
explore the topic further
willing to learn more.

Learners get to attempt variety

Tool to assess the understanding of
Check Your Knowledge of questions, which makes them
concepts by learners
confident and competent

Helps learners connect science with Helps provide multidisciplinary

Connecting Across and holistic learning
other subjects and disciplines

Biology
Authors
Physics
Dr Arunima Ghosh is currently associated with Delhi Public School, Kolkata (West Bengal), as a secondary
school teacher. She has published a number of research papers in leading journals and is widely recognized
for her research work in the field of education.
Shubha Subramaniam has nearly three decades’ experience of teaching in various educational institutions
across the country. She has also conducted a number of teacher training programmes in India and other Asian
countries.
Anshu Kathuria is a senior teacher of chemistry at St Peter’s College, Agra (UP). She has more than 15 years of
teaching experience in schools and other educational institutions.
Dr R. K. Awasthi is head of department, physics, at St George’s College, Agra (UP). He is the recipient of several
national and state-level awards for his meritorious work in teaching science and teacher training. Till now, he
has trained more than 40,000 teachers and 85,000 students at science workshops, conducted in India and
abroad.

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Chemistry

GRADE Book 6 Chem & Phy Book 6 Chem & Bio Book 6 Phy & Bio Book 6 Phy & Bio Book 6 Chem & Bio

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Check Your Connecting

FEATURE Chapter-opener Let’s Experiment Learning Beyond
Knowledge Across

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 Computer Science Features Advantages for Students Benefits to Teachers

Digital Voyage is a series of eight books for classes 1 to The curriculum design helps young Topics are graded in a manner that
Aligned to ICSE syllabus learners to develop appropriate enables a smooth transition between
8, with an interactive and hands-on approach to teach knowledge, skills, and attitudes grades
the essentials of computers. Simple language, real-life
ICSE

connections to explain abstract concepts, activities,

Classes: 3 to 5
Cross-curricular connect Helps relate the topic to other
cartoons, and games make the entire learning experience through 'Project work' curricular subjects by applications in Helps teach the subject and relate it to
lively and fun. Digital Voyage is based on the new syllabus segment subject-based projects topics in different subjects
released by the Council for the Indian School Certificate
Examinations. Helps develop an awareness in
Awareness about different operations learners of how computer technology
iConnect of Windows and iOS platforms can be used optimally at home, school,
and workplace

Author Ergonomic principles Creates awareness about right

postures while using a computer
Helps promote correct postures
encapsulated in 'Work while working on computers
Vaishali Gupta has been associated with school education for more than 15 years as an educationist, materials wisely' segment among others
designer, and teacher trainer. She has written extensively on computer science and developed many successful
textbooks and electronic study supplements. Students become competent,
Enjoyable learning via mixed bag of confident, responsible, and critical
Fun with Computer games, activities, and applications users of technology in the absence of
instruction-led training

Helps relate text with animated Connect the topics with animated
Digital content concepts and also gives different tutorials during ILT
COMPONENTS ideas for projects (instruction-led training)

Coursebooks Online Resources for Students

The coursebook teaches the Includes audio-visual material that can
essentials of computers be used for self-learning and practice

Teacher's Resource Kit

The teacher’s manual contains pedagogical guidelines and
detailed lesson plans to facilitate classroom transactions

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National Cyber
FEATURE Activity Think & Discuss Lab Activity Project Work iConnect Did you Know
Olympiad

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 NCERT Workbooks Dictionary

Merriam-Webster
NCERT-based Workbook is a set of practice books for Hindi, maths, science, and social
science of grades 6, 7, and 8. The books are mapped to the NCERT textbooks. All the
series has been designed in view of learners’ requirements, and they aim at enhancing
their logical, creative, research, and collaborative skills.
DICTIONARIES
Subjects:
Maths, Science, Social Science, and Hindi

Merriam-Webster’s Desk Dictionary The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Webster’s Compact Dictionary

Classes: 6 to 8
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate
Thesaurus Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Dictionary Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary & Thesaurus

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s

Synonyms and Antonyms Dictionary, Eleventh Edition English Dictionary With CD-ROM

Key features

Summary: important points from the chapters summarized to reinforce the concepts

Mind maps: schematic representation of important topics in each chapter

Worksheets: three worksheets per chapter containing objective, subjective, and activity-based questions

Key terms: alphabetical list of important terms with explanations given at the end of each book

Solutions of all questions: helps students reiterate the concepts for better understanding Webster’s Third New International Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate®
Dictionary, Unabridged With CD-ROM Thesaurus, Second Edition

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