Reading Ventures, our new series of eight literature readers, has been specially designed for students of Classes 1 to 8. The series presents a balanced mix of short stories, poems, plays and prose writings encompassing humour, fantasy, suspense, adventure and heroism. The series offers both classical and contemporary works of celebrated Indian writers as well as those of well-known international authors. The thought-provoking articles will make the children aware of important socio-cultural and environmental issues and help them cultivate right values and develop a positive outlook on life.