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In Indian There Are More Than 500 Type of Wild AnimalsEndangered animals are those species that are in danger of going extinct and need protection in order to survive. In the world today there 19000 species of plants and 5000 species of animals are in danger of extinction. -
Bio '"diesel is the Fuel of the FutureBio '"diesel is the fuel of the future. Depending is the fuel of the nature. Depending on the method of production, ethanol and methanol too0 can be classified as bio '"diesels. Other trees and plants that can yield bio- diesel are neem and jatropa.
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Hindus Valley CivilizationThe farmers and laborers lived outside the wall near their farms. They grew wheat, barley, rice and cotton and kept cattle. -
The Maya Civilization -The First Human Being-The sun was their chief deity, while Chac, the rain God was another important God appeased by all.
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The Calculation of H.C.F. 15, 25.50 And 100Check whether it exactly divides other numbers, if yes, it is the answer - the H.C.F. -
The Weather and Its Influence on LifeIf water vapor is cooled, it changes back into water. It is called condensation. So, condensation is a process, in which water vapor changes into water. The changes of steam into water are also called condensation. -
Vitamin Deficiency DiseasesThis disease can be prevented by taking food items which are rich in vitamin A. green leaf vegetables, papaya, carrot, milk, eggs, curd, yellow pumpkin and liver are the rich source of this vitamin.
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Life in the Cold NorthHere there are only two marked seasons -summer and winter. The winter is long, cold and dreary, while the summers are cool and brief. The heat of the sun is only able to melt of the ice and snow. -
The Pollution from Industries and SlumsIt is characteristic of modern life to cut down trees leading to a rise temperature and then use air conditioner to cool the air around. We are breathing up the earth to cool our homes and offices! -
The Air Forms a Mantle Round the Earth, Extending Upwards to About 18 KmAvery high is a mountain. A continuous line of mountains is called arrange. Some mountains, like the Himalayas, are so high that they are covered by snow which does not melt even in summer. -
What Happened to All Those Huge Forests on Earth?Many changes took place on earth. There were earthquakes that suddenly buried the forests deep down, where they changed into coal! Then there were volcanic eruptions, and forests fires! Thus many forests were destroyed. -
The Bio-diesel and Fuel of the FutureThe leaves of the Kanuga tree can be used as a natural fertilizer too. Ten years from the time it is planted, every Kanuga tree yields 160 kilometers of seeds every year. -
To Understand the Link Between Human Population and the EnvironmentTrees, insects, birds, and animals are reducing in number but viruses, mosquitoes and such other creatures are multiplying as are human beings. The change in populations can harm our environment.
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The Ways to Reduce Pollution and Improve the EnvironmentFrom early childhood, children need to be taught about public health and sanitation, about citizens' right and duties towards natural resources. They should be encouraged to participate in activities addressing these issues. -
The Food Production and ManagementAgriculture, or the practice growing crops, has come a long way since then. In this chapter, we will study the methods we use or cultivating crops and rearing animals. -
How Are Cricket Batting and Bowling Averages Calculated?Four runs are scored if the ball after touching the ground reaches the boundary. If crosses the boundary, without touching the ground, six runs are scored. Such a shot by a batsman is called a Sexier. -
The Hard Problem of Over Population in IndiaThe measures that are required for population control are not only birth control but also educating masses about the need for having small families and the result domestic bliss. -
The People I Love- My FamilyFamilies can have lots of fun together. They can go to weddings, cinemas, shopping and picnics. Sometimes they can go away for long holidays. -
The Important Temples in South IndiaTirupati is a great pilgrim center. Daily Lakhs together devotees are visiting there to Lord Venkatewsara. -
The Spanish Word or Large Estate is HaciendaMost of the haciendas grow citrus fruits like oranges and lemons and also olives, grapes, peaches and pomegranates. Sometimes wheat or paddy is also grown.
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China Has a Very Ancient History Going Back More Than 4,000 YearsOver two thousand years ago, the Chinese built the longest wall in the world. They built it to protect their country from enemies. It is 10,000 kilometers long and can see from the moon! It is called the Great Wall of China.
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First Aid for Heat StrokeHeat stork, also known as sunstroke, is a life- threatening emergence. It is not necessary to exposed to the sun for it to develop.
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Dharavi in Mumbai is One of the Largest Slums in AsiaThere are small houses. A pucca house, it will have two small rooms, a kitchen room and a toilet. This is because raw materials are expensive and will need to employ many construction laborers.
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The Democracy in Olden Days and Directive Principles of State Policy Now -a-daysAmerica and England that dictatorship of Europe had to loss in the battlefield during the Second World War. The second war was a war between democracy and dictatorship.
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Posture While in the OfficeIf you remember this and often observe how you are sitting and standing, you can have a good body posture. Good posture means your back should be straight while sitting, standing and sleeping.
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The Development-environmental ImpactThe air we breathe is polluted and we have to travel kilometers to reach a green patch, a park or a garden, for some fresh air. Many animals and plant species have become extinct.
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At Present Earning Capacity Makes the Girls Eligible for MarriagesIn a developing country like India, social problems like child marriages and child labor are important. Usually, child marriages involve young girls, the groom being much older.
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Dr. Dunlop Fitted the First Two Tyres on His Son's Tricycles WheelsSoon after the stranger's arrival, the doctor took out a patent on his invention. A patent is a document which gives inventers the sole right to produce or sell their invention for a certain number of years.
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How Does Your House Look Like?Dirty places give birth to diseases. We must keep our house and surroundings clean to be healthy and fit. In this we learn disposing of waste and the ways to keep our house and surroundings clean and dirty.
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The Historical Places of Chraminar and GiacondaChraminar old city of Hyderabad. Chraminar means four towers. Golekond is out of city area fort on hills. Hyderabad is capital city of andhra Pradesh. Biriyani is one of the taste foods in Hyderabad.
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Harmful HabitsAddition to alcohol is actually a kind of disease, and alcoholics need help to break the addiction. Many start leading normal lives after going through rehabilitation.
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Some Animals in Very DangerAnimals and plants are affected by pollution just as we are. Plants provide us with the oxygen we breathe without them; there would be no life on earth. If we continue to cut down trees there will be no oxygen left for us to breathe!
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How Does a Clown Make Us Smile at Troubles?Like an actor or a dancer, a clown must learn how to move on the stage and communicate his ideas and feelings to his audience.
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Every Minute CountsThe twenty four hours in a day cannot be stretched to twenty eight or thirty house just because some lazy people have decided to oversleep, or decided to postpone what they are supposed to do now.
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Industries Are Now Experiencing an Increase in ComputerizationIf a country has to achieve a balanced development, the government has to create conditions that will make it possible.
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Child Laborers Are Four TypesBonded laborers work under landlords as their parents have taken loans from them. They are found mostly in agriculture, brick-making and other such jobs where they form a majority.
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Clouds and Rain Also Cause Changes in WeatherMeteorologists study weather and inform us about the weather in the coming days. The information we get about weather is called the weather forecast.
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Now Who Said You Don't Have Any Friends?True friends are very hard to find. Some people are very selfish, they are friendly till the time they find their friends to be happy.
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The Textiles that We See Around Are Made by Three Methods- Weaving, Printing and KnittingWeaving is a method of making cloth by interlacing long threads in two directions. It is done on a machine called loom.
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Asexual Reproduction is Common Among Lower OrganismsThere are two basic modes of reproduction-asexual and sexual. Asexual reproduction requires only one parent, any or a particular part of the parent's body can give rise to an -individual.
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Essential Vitamins and CaloriesA man working very hard, for example, a labor doing manual labor requires about 3000 to 3500 calories per day.
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Advantages of Vegetative ReproductionVegetative reproduction is responsible for the continuation of plant species which cannot produce seeds. Some examples are banana, grape, ginger and taro.
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Adversity or Calamity is Not Real AdversityAs life leaves the skin, and returns to its source with in the soul, the sense on touch is lost.
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God is Not Yours or MineGod is everywhere. If we go to the great ocean, he is before us. If we climb up the mountain top, God is there with us when we are climbing.
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Birds Make Sounds to Call Their Mates and to Warn Each Other of EnemiesThey are helpful in changing direction or stopping. Male birds have long and brightly colored tail feathers. Birds eat their food with the help of their beaks.
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The Wax PalaceDhritrashtra had one hundred sons known as the Kauravas. Pandu had five sons known as the Pandavas. The Pandavas were good and strong. Everybody in the kingdom loved them.
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The Wise DovesAll the doves started rushing down towards the scattered grains. `Wait' shouted the king Dove. `To me it seems like a strike of a hunter. Who else can scatter that much rice at one spot?
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Indian Wild LifeThere are chousingha, giant squirrel, wild dog, woodpecker, hornbill, serpent eagle, mynas, parakeets, and cuckoos.
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How Did the Wells Go Dry?We may increase the capacity of the tankers carrying water, but how can we fill them if we do not have any groundwater available?
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Mount Everest is the Highest Mountain Peak of the WorldThey had pitched a camp about 28,000 feet high and hey had to climb the last on thousand feet to reach the top.
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The Difference Between Weather and ClimateThe moist air expands and rises, and cools when the cooling reaches a certain point, the water vapor changes to drops of water. We call this condensation of water vapor.
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How Did the Wells Go Dry?In ancient times, people would fetch water from lakes for their domestic needs. It was a difficult job and they would be very careful in using he water.
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The Green Revolution and Its ImpactAt this juncture, a multinational company, Monsanto, introduced new varieties of disease resistance seeds.
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The Desert of SaharaThe largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara (the Arabic word for desert) which lies south of the Mediterranean Sea and stretches right across North Africa.
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The Real PrincessThe real princess put it carefully into the top of her dress. Then the princess set off on her long journey. Her maid also went with her. The princess rode on her white horse. The maid rode on another horse.
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Main Features of InsectsThey have a very strong sense of smell. They smell through their antennae which are present on their heads.
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The King's Palace``Very well,'' said the king. ``You must find a tree just as big, in one of my own parks, and bring it here within six days.''
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The Lamp of KindnessEvery year since then, on November 20, an award is given to the best school boy or girl in Italy. It is called the Livio Tempesta prize, in honor of that little boy who wanted to b kind.
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The Green Belts Are the `lungs' of the CityThe scientific study of forests is called forest ecology. Forest management is known as forestry. It involves cultivating, maintaining and developing forests.
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Function of the Circulatory SystemThese are also called red blood cells, or red blood corpuscles (RBCs). They are disc-shaped and look as if they have been pressed in form the sides.
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Tightrope WalkingAt places, the water falls nearly 50 meters into a whirlpool. The Falls are about 300 meters wide. Blondin walked across these falls- several times.
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Pride Comes Before a FallHe was not kind or helpful to anybody. He spoke rudely to everyone. The teachers did not like him.
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Electrical Engineers Are Required for New Branches of Electronics Which Are Expanding Gradually in CountryThe industries, river valley projects, scientific research and other projects are for improvement of the country's industrial recourses. The country is making all-round progress and needs a large of engineers to man these projects.
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A Person with Diabetes Loses Weight and Becomes LethargicWhen the pancreas does not work normally, enough insulin is not secreted and the level of glucose in blood rises
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The Ovaries Secrete a Female Sex Hormone Called OestrogenAs you know, apart from producing sperms, the tests also produce testosterone, the male sex hormone.
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The Advance TechnologyNow we can find out what is happening in our country and the rest of the world through newspapers, radio, television, internet, films and video.
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The Life Stages (human) in Boy and GirlsThe age of attaining puberty, or sexual maturity, varies from person to person, but generally, it is between 11 and 13 years in the case of girls and around 13 -14 in the case of bays.
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Hostel Life is Very Interesting to the Students for Read WellAs a hosteller is free from family worries, he can concentrate on his studies. He can also take part in social and extra-curricular activities. He learns a number of things from his senior students living in the same hostel.
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The Journey of a Man's Life it Has Shows Six StagesMost of the life, man passes as house -holder. He has got to shoulder huge responsibilities. He marries and carries the burden of a family.
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Shivaji was Great a King and Brave King, Little Kingdom Lion KingFirst, the two seemed to be embracing but people soon realized that they were fighting. In this fight Afzal khan was killed.
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The Western States of India Have Varied Landforms - Deserts, Coasts, Hills and Mountain RangesThe capital of India, the historic city of Delhi also lies in the northern region. The seat of the Mughal Empire, the city has many ancient monuments of great historical importance.
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Marco Polo Told the People of Venice Wonderful Things About ChinaThey used clocks which were powered by water. They made colorful fireworks from a strange thing called gunpowder.
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Companies Producing Plastic with Less Than 20 Micron Thickness Have Been Ordered to Close DownYet again, sixty years ago, the bicycle was the most common vehicle on the road. Now, petrol and diesel- guzzling vehicles zip around on our roads polluting our town/city.
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The Traders Had Set Off from China, His Boat Reached the Kerala CoastAnother year passed. The merchant did not return. One day Bhatt decided to borrow some of the gold coins.
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The Birds Near His House Spoke of What They Saw in the Country SideShamus covered his ears with his hands to shut out the noise. He went inside the palace. Hero too was hundreds of sparrows screaming and screeching. They flew everywhere beating the walls and flapping their wings.
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General Anesthetics Are Necessary Only During Bigger and More Serious OperationsNow Simpson knew how to make operations completely painless. If a patent inhaled the right quantity of chloroform vapor before an operation, he knew nothing about what the surgeon was doing.
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Based on Observations of the Position of StarsThe Astrovision projection makes you feel you are actually there, on the spot, among the stars
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The Rich BankerLong ago, there lived a banker in the city of Lahore. His name was Duni Chand. He was very rich, but he was also very greedy and dishonest.
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The Water Level Rose Behind the Dam and a Big Lake was Formed ThereThe minister thought about the problem and how to solve it.
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They Changed Our LivesHe started experimenting with his son's tricycle and designed and inflated rubber tube.
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The Middle Ear is Connected to the Pharynx by the Eustachian TubeThe vibrations of the eardrum travel into the middle ear, ad small cavity filled air, and this cavity is called the tympanic cavity.
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Kolleru LakeKrishna on the west. It is spread over parts of the two districts of Krishna and west Godavari. As per the Ramsar international convention, Lake Kolleru has to be preserved as a wetland.
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To Day We Are Cutting These Trees with Out KindnessOxygen is slowly down. Product is rising carbon oxide in the climate, changing in the environment. This effect is in the global warming. No big forest, no good rains. Earth heated. By this reason no sufficient rains in season.
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Unemployed People Sometimes Commit Crimes Because They Have Nothing Better to DoUnemployed people may feel they are not good for anything because they have not got jobs
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Maps Help Us Make Sense of Our WorldWe have other maps like wildlife maps, city maps, etc. City and road maps are extremely useful to tourists. Sometimes maps and created specially for tourists to help them with information of places to see and visit, how to reach there, where to stay, etc.
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The River Ganga and the River Brahmaputra Meet in BangladeshThey spread out to form a delta of many smaller rivers before they meet the sea. This means that there are rivers all over country.
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Leaves Are Very Useful to UsEven the margins of leaves are different from each other. Some have straight margins and some uneven.
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Don't You Know that Each Day on the Moon is a Long as for Weeks on Our Earth?During the two weeks of the moon's daytime, the sun shines brilliantly without every stopping. There are never any clouds; there is never any fog, never any rain.
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The Use of Power as a Yardstick for Living StandardsWith privatization, power generation is being boosted by setting up power plants in the private sector too.
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The Wisdom of SolomonThen he looked more carefully. Oh! He saw a wilted brown leaf. He raised his head and was about to raise his hand. Then he looked at the other flowers, and saw a wilted brown leaf among them too.
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Travel and Transport in IndiaIn deserts, camels are the only means for pulling the carts. In thick forests we use elephants for carrying heavy logs. Ponies are very useful in hills.
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Wild Animals Roam Free in Forests and MountainsWe get milk from cows, buffaloes and goats. Milk is rich in proteins and facts. It is called completed food because young babies live wholly on milk. Curd, cheese, butter, ghee and ice-cream are made from milk.
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How Bout Making a Bird Table?Actually, when worried or started it drops to the ground and stretches its neck and lies quietly, to escape detection.
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Water Pollution and ControlExcessive growth of algae takes place in the seas too. This is referred to as algal boom and can harm marine organisms in two ways.
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Weakness is SinDo marvelous work. The moment you fear, you are nobody. It is fear that is the greatest of all superstitions. It is fear that is the cause of all our woes and it is fearlessness that brings heaven in a moment.
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Weather and Seasons in IndiaWeather of a place keeps on changing. Sometimes it changes everyday. One day it maybe bright and sunny, the next day it may be cloudy, rainy, windy or even humid.
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Web InterdependenceCommunity is a group of people who live in a specific area, share some common needs and wants, and often have common culture and history.
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Do You Know Why She was Collecting Money?We see so many people around us. Some of them are happy while some others have some difficulties and they are sad. Compassion means to think about those who are needy and to feel for others.
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When Jesus was Thirty Years Old, He Traveled Through Palestine and Told People About GodSoon he ended up appending all his wealth. To pay his debts, he had to sell his house. Sad and alone, he searched for a job to earn money any buy food.
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Asian Games- Who was G.D. Sondhi?It was G.D. Sondhi who, at the 1948 Olympics in London, proposed the formation of the Asian Games Federation, the Purpose was to organize the Aisin games every four years, midway between the Olympics.
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Why was the Toy Made of Paper, Bamboo and Cork?When Orville was 17 he had developed a fairly large printing press. They started printing a newspaper.
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There is a Belief that Girls Cannot Play as Well the BoysThis is not true. Sania Mirza (tennis), Karnam Malleswari (weight lifting), PT Usha (athletics), Anju Bobby George (long jump), and Anjali Bhagawat (shooting), have won many medals at the international level.
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The Howrah Bridge on the Hoogely River is the Main Attraction of KolkataThe Howrah Bridge on the Hoogely River is the main attraction of Kolkata. To see that location is very beautiful. This bridge dies not have any pillars
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The Story of PakistanAt first, Pakistan was in two parts- West Pakistan and East Pakistan. In 1971, East Pakistan broke away from West Pakistan. It becomes Bangladesh.
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Sri Lanka is a Beautiful Island with High Mountains in the Centre and Sandy Beaches Along the CoastsChristians and Muslims believe that Adam was the first man who ever lived. Some Muslims think that Adam came to live in Sri Lanka thousands of years ago.
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Most of the Highest Mountains in the World Are in NepalA lot of tourists come to Nepal to walk in the mountains and see the beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temples. This Buddhist shrine is in Khatmandu, the capital city.
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Petroleum ReservesWhile India has only 0.4 of the reserves, our consumption reads 2.8% of the soil produced in the world every year.
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How Can We Find Out About the Life on Earth that Existed Long Ago?About 10 Lakhs years ago- the homo habilis were succeeded by Homo erectus [upright man]. They were expert tool makers and had discovered the secret of making and using fire.
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How to Clocks WorkArab astronomers invented the sundial, on which they made hour markings. The changing direction of the shadow indicated the time. A sundial, however, could not be used when it was cloudy.
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Plants Eat Animals!The Venus flytrap is also an insect-eating plant. Its leaves have two flaps. Like doors in a house, the flaps open and close.
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This First Ice Cream was Made in ParisAbout 200 years ago, an Englishman built an `ice preserver' which people could use in their homes.
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Ajanta and Ellora CavesAjanta and ellora caves in Maharashtra state are outstanding examples of the progressive culture of art and sculpture in Indian country. Built in 4th centaury, there are 63 caves altogether, with 29 caves at Ajanta and 34 caves at Ellora.
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Playing Games is the Best Way to RelaxA person who plays a certain game not just because he/she likes it but because it is his/her works. Playing games/sports is /her whole time occupation. Such a person is called a sportsperson.
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The German Shepherd Dog is the Most IntelligentThere are working dogs, hunting dogs and sporting dogs. The most useful of them is the sheepdog. It guards sheep and looks after them. It also helps to find them when they are lost.
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Trees -our Life LineTrees are important for all of us. It is our duty to grow more trees and take care of the existing ones. Some people who care for trees, especially the tribal, have taken steps to stop the feeling trees.
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Tiger, Tiger Burning BrightThe tiger is majestic creature in the animal kingdom. India at one time had a large population of tigers.
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Animals Communicate with SoundsSome animals have remarkable hearing power. The jumbo ears of elephants help to keep them cool. Elephants even communicate through their rears - by flapping them they mean `go away!'
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You Do Men Have Beards?This is a much thicker layer below the epidermis. It contains sweat glands and sebaceous glands, which secrete oil called sebum. This keeps the skin soft.
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Why Do People Have Dreams when They Sleep?This layer has two types of light receptors, called rods and cones. Rods are sensitive to dim light, while cones are sensitive to bright light and the various colors.
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Why Do Flowers Have Different Colors?Petals of white flowers have no pigments, but are full o air bubbles. If you flatten the bubbles by squeezing the petals, they will become transport.
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Taking Care of the Sense OrgansIf something gets into your eye, blink rapidly so that it can get flushed out by tears. If this does not help, wash your eye with water.
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Animal PetHe was petting not only animals but also some birds. There were tall trees and color plants.
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A Sharp Pain Suddenly Went Through His ArmThink what would happen to your feet if you felt no pain. You would walk in your bare feet.
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Easy Making Wedding CardsAt a card shop you will find cards foal occasions. There are `best of luck' cards, `get well soon' cards, `sorry' cards and cards saying `I'll miss you' or even `you're a wonderful person.
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Do You Want Energy Immediately?Energy -giving foods give us energy to play, study and work. Without energy, we would be tired and weak. There are many kinds of energy-giving foods -fatty foods, starchy foods and sugar food.
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Mountains and ValleysGenerally, mountains are not favorable for human life; the weather is too cold, less food is available, and there is no level ground suitable for farming many of the mountains are covered with snow.
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Indian Birds and SpidersSpoonbill visits the Indian subcontinent from northern Europe during the winter season.
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Needs and WantsThere are some needs that are common to all. Such needs are basic needs and can also be called primary needs; for example, food, clothing and shelter.
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The Story of Potato ChipsWhen the chips became a craze, Crum left moon lake lodge and opened his own restaurant.
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Beaches of IndiaGoa has some of the best beaches in the world
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Plants Are Useful to Us in Various WaysPeople living near sea-shores use algae for food. A type of algae is used by astronauts during space flights.
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Japan Tour`Mikoshi' and take them in a procession through the streets. Children enjoy carrying the shrines turn by turn.
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Useful MicroorganismsCertain types of bacteria are used for the tanning of leather, and the curing of tea and coffee.
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Sun Releases EnergyYou see a solar cooker or a soar heater. Their source of energy is the sun. The energy that we get from the sun is called solar energy.
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Solar EnergyA solar heater consists of a coiled copper tube, which is painted black. The loops or turns increase the surface area and he color helps the absorption of heat.
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The First Three Qutb Shahis Kings Rebuilt Golconda FortOne of the world's tallest monolithic statues of Buddha stands on the rock of Gibraltar, in the middle of the lake.
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The Queen of JhansiThe Rani of Jhansi is one of our famous freedom fighter during India's freedom struggle of 1857-58 many brave Indians, including Begum Hazrat Mahal and Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, sacrificed their lives for the motherland.
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The Night Sky is Full of StarsThe temperature goes up to almost 15, 000, 000 degree centigrade and great energy is produced. This makes the ball glow as a star.
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Across This Plain Flows the Wide Ganga RiverThe southern and northern parts of west Bengal have very different climate. In the south the some of the interior districts are extremely cold. Woolen clothes are needed. Heavy rain falls from June to September.
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Which Profession is You Select for Do the Job?More ways are there to earn money easy and slowly. Good job and respectable profession is important. Only earning is not only important.
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Tea GardensThey are not allowed to grow more than one meter in height. Scattered trees grow in the gardens.
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Useful AnimalsThe feed given to animals must be nutritious and contain adequate amounts of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins.
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The Beautiful BirdThe peacock lifted his head and give a shrill cry, `Mayur, mayur.'' From close by there were answering calls. He went back to pecking at leaves, and looking for small creatures to feed on.
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Sharing Work at HomeWe all need to work at home too. We share the work at home so that no member of the family is overburdened. We help each other by sharing the work.
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The Story of PaperAround 1850 Porto grass was used for making paper in England. In 1873 wood pulp was first introduced for paper making. Since then wood pulp has been found to be the cheapest and the most satisfactory material.
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Flowers as FoodThe bees split out the nectar that they have collected and seal it with wax that they produce themselves. Slowly this nectar turns into honey. It is stored as food for the bees and their babies.
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The Discovery of RadiumOne day in 1902, when they were standing in darkness in their shed, they saw a faint blue light coming from the test tubes on the research table.
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Nicolas Copernicus TheoryBy 1530, he was sufficiently satisfied with his proposition to write a pamphlet, the commentariolus, which he sent to several scholars.
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The Sea Rises and Falls Every 12 Hours and 26 MinutesWhen the sun and moon are at right angles and pulling in different directions, the lowest tides take place. These are called neap tides.
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I was Born in Edinburgh, Scotland-AleckAlexander Graham Bell was born on 3 March 1847 in Scotland. His family always called him aleck.
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UFO SightingsFor centuries humans have wondered if they are alone in the universe. People have looked at the moon and our nearest planet, Mars, for signs of life.
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River Teesta Flows Through Sikkim (India)At the other side of the river, he has to walk through a steep mountain road to reach his house.
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Golden Gate Bridge, USAA cantilever bridge is a modified form of the beam bridge. This type of bridge has support only on one end.
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Yoga GamesWhen you get tired change the legs, in the end slowly bring your leg down. Then bring your arms down. Be motionless peaceful and happy.
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Chilika Lake (India) -birds in ParadiseThe Chilika Lake is the largest wetland in Asia and stretches across many kilometers. Many wildlife experts come here every year from all over the world.
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Character is a Way of LifeCharacter is not a commodity saleable in the market. It is personal matter. But it has far reaching influence on an individual's life. Character is connected with all there main components of man-body, mind and soul.
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When Gandhi Refused to Listen, the Man Tried to Push Him OutThe scars of the heroic fight will be on Pradhan's face as long as he lives and will remind him and others of his bravery.
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Major Dynasties of Medieval IndiaThe construction of Qutab Minar at Delhi was begun by Qutbuddin Aibak and completed by his son- in - law Alta mash who was succeeded by his daughter Razia Begum 1211 -1236 AD.
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Christopher``O little one,'' he said very softy, ``come into the hut. The weather is so rough. We cannot go just now. I hall take you across the river in the morning''.
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Some Propel Believe that Rhino Horns Have Magical PowersThere are five kinds of rhinoceroses living today. Two of these are found in Africa. They are the white rhinoceros and the black rhinoceros. Both have two horns.
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The Story of FlyingDaedalus and his son Icarus were put in prison by the king of Greece. One day they escaped. They flew out of the prison.
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How a Book is BornThe publisher pays the author a certain amount of money for each copy that is sold. This is called royalty.
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South India TourKarnataka is famous for its raw silk, sandal soap and big electronic and heavy machinery companies. These days, Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is being called the `IT capital' of India. What `IT' stand for? Find out!
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Why is the Cricket Ball Red in Color?The run will not be allowed and the batsman will be declared out. It is against the rules for batsman to hit the ball twice.
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Little Master Sunil GavaskarHowever, the great human quality which he showed on January 13, 1993, is perhaps greater than any of his sporting achievements.
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Black HolesThe Greeks grouped the stars in the known part of the heavens into the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
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The Great Writer Hans AndersenHans had brothers and sisters and no friends. He was a lonely child. He was thin and tall and clumsy, and the boys in the town teased him.
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Jog Fall is as like as Niagara FallsThe jog falls, also known as the Gersoppa falls are the highest waterfalls in India. Formed by the Sharavati River, these falls are in the Shimoga district of Karnataka.
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Computer Using Silicon Chips Are Rapidly Changing Our Life StyleA browser is software through which you log on and surf the net common browsers are internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Neoplanet.
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What is Duck Worth -Lewis Method Used in Cricket?Cricket originated in England in about twelfth or thirteenth century. By 1365 the game was popular in England that king Edward III forbade it, saying that it interfered with archery practice. Edward VI banned the game in 1477.
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Do You Know How Eskimos Catch Fish?The life of Eskimos is very hard. They have no permanent homes. They have to keep moving from place to place in search of food.
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Can Animals Understand Each Other?Even among human beings, all communication is not by means of words.
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`APES' a Group of AnimalsApes have large brains and some have even learnt to communicate with humans by sign language. But monkeys are not as smart as apes.
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What the World SpeaksThe UN is an organization which tries to maintain peace between countries, making the world a better place to live in.
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American War of IndependenceThey were angered by the fact that Britain taxed them but allowed them no representation in parliament.
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Running Race -P.T UshaBy 1977, Usha and Nambiar were inseparable. Nambiar had found the ward he had been waiting for all his life, and Usha had found her Garu Nambiar would, form now on, care for her like a father.
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Yoga is Wonderful ExerciseTighten your knees and elbows. Broaden your chest. Draw your shoulders back. Look straight ahead. This is Tada -asana.
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Tennis PlayThe international championships of Great Britain (Wimbledon), the United States (US open), and Australia (Australian open), and France (French open).
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Swimming and DivingEvents require that the swimmer's actions retain bilateral symmetry. It is commonly considered the most physically challenging of the strokes.
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Sheep and Cattle Farming in AustraliaThe showers are light and so the plains are covered with grass. This makes the lowland very important for the keeping of sheep and cattle. The Australians call the farms where the sheep and cattle are kept Stations.
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Life in Zaire (Congo)A very large area of land which has many counties. It is a low plateau with few mountain ranges and many large rivers.
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Farming in the NetherlandsThe Dutch farmers also keep many cows. These produce rich milk. Most of the milk is made into cheese. Dutch cheese is famous all over the world.
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We Cannot Imagine Life Without TelephoneBell was keen to promote the idea of this device and traveled extensively in the United States and Europe to spread the word.
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Fishing JapanJapan is a rich and modern country. The people are very hardworking fellows. Many work in fields and factories.
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The Mouth of a Lagoon- Cochin Sea BeachMuch of lands in Kerala are covered by tall and elegant coconut trees no part of this tree is wasted.
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How Do Cyclones, Hurricanes and Tornadoes Acquire Their Names?During a cyclone, wind blows at a very high speed. Cyclone is always accompanied by very heavy showers.
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The Ship of the DesertThe camel is the most useful animal in the desert. It can carry heavy loads through the burning, hot sand. Its feet are adapted to walk on sand.
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The GalaxyA collection of billions or even trillions (1 trillion = I lakh crore) of stars, gas and dust, moving through space.
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Height Above Sea LevelLet us compare the climate conditions in Delhi and Chennai during the summer season.
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How Big Are Asteroids?From nothing, a tiny speck of brilliant light appeared. It was almost infinitely hot. With the creation of space came the birth of time.
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The Treeless GrasslandsWheat is man crop. Farmers produce enough for the whole country and also for export. That is why the prairies are called the wheat Basket of the world.
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When Nature Gets AngryThree -fourths of the earth is covered by water. Oceans are a huge and ancient water system. Even in dark places, below a depth of 600 meters, sponge and algae live two thousand animals in the ocean water.
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Environment TermsA layer of a gas called ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful rays of the sun. this layer is called the ozone layer
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Grasslands of the WorldGrasslands add to our natural wealth and provide habitation to several birds, insects and animals.
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Life in the Delhi CityIt deign is said to have influenced the architects of Tajmahal. It is one of the wonder worlds tomb.
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Global WarmingThe general public should also be educated about the ways and means of environmental protection.
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Serve Your ParentsThe father helps the mother to take care of the child. He also makes much sacrifice in order to fulfill the needs of his child.
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Our Visit to Kedarnath-IndiaThere is a circuitous main road and many short cuts. The confusing maze of steep pathways brings forth the risk of getting lost.
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Taoism is Very Clear About GodNature gives us good health, best beauty and well knowledge.
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Animals of the WorldThe hippopotamus enjoys spending his time in the river, rolling about on the river bed and getting covered with mud.