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ENCOUNTERING A TIGER FOR THE THE LAND OF BOOKS
FIRST TIME Have you ever had that moment

I received a chance to visit ‘the land of tigers’ in India. When you feel like everything is wrong?
Bandhavgarh National Park is the perfect place to spot these When you're so bored you must fret,
magnificent creatures. The park's dense grasslands, variety And you have nothing to do (yet)?
of biodiversity set the perfect stage for me to spot their Well, never fear!
residents, the tigers. The moment arrived during one of our Books are here!
safaris. The air was crisp, the sun was beginning to rise, They bring you to another world,
casting. a soft golden hue over our landscape. Our guide had Before you get into a boredom state
been tracking few tiger paw prints throughout our journey Before that, you get hurled into a new world.
and the more and more clues we found, the more our With dragons, mermaids, and Umbridges
anticipation grew. As our safari jeep rumbled through the The land of books may sound lame
forest paths, the guide suddenly gestured for silence. My But before you blame
heart pounded with anticipation. The forest, which had been Take a step into our world
TRANSFORMATION OF ENERGY alive with the chirping of birds and rustling of leaves, fell And prepare to get whirled into a magical world

The battery has stored potential energy which eerily quiet. The air felt heavy, as if something powerful was �व�ा�थय� ने एक साथ �मलकर �शवाजी महाराज क अ�ुत गुण� से प्रेरणा That is what our land is about
Will you turn out?
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transforms to electrical energy. The electrons lurking nearby. Then, through the thick foliage, I saw it—a
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attracted to the protons move through the wire magnificent Bengal Tiger. प्रा� क� और उ� अपनी �ज़दगी म� अपनाने का संक� �लया। Freya Kanabar
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to power the circuit. Finally, the circuit starts to The tiger moved gracefully, its muscles rippling under the
move the motors. This ultimately powers the golden-orange coat adorned with bold black stripes. It
wheels to move. walked with such confidence, owning the land it ruled. For a I am deeply inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. During my visit to New York in 2023, I witnessed his artworks in a show
Dev Shah moment, it locked eyes with us, and I felt frozen in place. Its organised by the Metropolitan Museum. I was completely awed by his creativity, expression and emotions.
gaze was intense, almost as if it could see right into my soul. I One of his quotes was mentioned on “Starry Nights”:
gripped the seat, my breath caught in my throat.
MOONLIGHT Seconds felt like hours as the tiger took slow, measured 'I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream'.
steps towards our vehicle, sniffing the air. The guide That quote stuck in my memory and motivated me to imagine the same artwork with lunar panels! I too may not
The moon glows bright in the air, whispered that we should remain absolutely still. I had never propose with certainty, but one step by each one of us towards conservation can make a difference, and the world
Dropping light as it rises high there. felt such a mix of fear and admiration at the same time. The would be like heaven to live in and to DREAM!
It scatters silver on the Earth, tiger, seemingly uninterested in us, turned its head and Let's shape our Earth better
Shining softly everywhere. strode away, disappearing into the dense forest as silently as Let's all shift to nature
It hops and skips upon the seas, it had appeared. Let's make choices which sustain
And joins in song with the swaying trees. Relief washed over me, but so did a deep sense of wonder. Let's use energy we can maintain
The moon is a friend at night, Seeing a tiger in the wild was nothing like watching one on Let the air be pure to breathe
Making all seem just right. television or in a zoo. It was raw, powerful, and humbling. Let the water be clean to live
So say hello to the moon so bright, That moment made me appreciate the importance of I HAVE FAITH
Not as tough as we may believe
Our shining lantern in the night! protecting these incredible creatures and their habitats. One small step may turn into a giant leap!
Divya Keswani Kayra Chheda
Viaanraj Singh
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES SOLVING CLUES RELATED TO GENRES
OF LITERATURE
In this amazing space, where love takes flight, NATURE
We lift each other up, with hearts that burn so bright.
A compassionate community, a lantern in the night, Have you ever glanced around and मेरा सपना
Where kindness prospers, and hope takes flight. observed a tree
In our town, we unite, with kind hearts and spirits bright. How wonderful can nature be मेरा सपना ह टी. टी. �खलाड़ी बनना,
ै
Helping hands are always near, in need, we have no fear. From the tallest mountains to the
Neighbours smile and say hello, spreading warmth like sunlight's glow. deepest seas और म ी- पापा को खुश रखना ।
Sharing experiences and stories, together, there's nothing we can't do. म �दन - रात उसका अ ास करता हू, ँ
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When someone's sad or feeling blue, we gather round, a caring crew. To the fiercest polar bears to the और म� कभी हार नह� मानता।
With hugs and laughter, we uplift, compassion is a cherished gift. tiniest bees ENGAGING WITH PARENTS DURING
Let's be kind, both big and small, and build a world for one and all. Little bees work dusk and dawn A READ ALOUD SESSION म� प्र�तयो�गता जीतूँगा,
ँ
Nishka Agarwal Just to pollinate flowers on our lawn और प�रवार का मान बढ़ाऊगा।
ै
मेरा दस ू रा सपना ह अ�ा गायक बनना,
From little ants working to birds
chirping और संगीत �वशारद बनना।
ENERGY POEM From the flies buzzing to the frogs म� गायन का �रयाज़ करता हू, ँ
croaking और अ�ा गायक बनने क� आस
Biomass, solar, wind रखता हू। ँ
Renewables all around us From going out in the wild and
Conserve these with glee. getting scratches which are mild तो अगर आपको भी आपका ल पूरा
To eating some berries and करना ह, ै
Super cool like you savouring the cherries
So much everywhere, here, there तो उसका बहुत अ ास करो ।
USING WHITEBOARD SPACE TO Yay renewables! HAVING FUN WHILE WORKING The wonders of nature never end! READING TO DEVELOP नील मोदी
SOLVE MATH PROBLEMS Vedikka Srinivvasan TOGETHER Aayan Agrawwal SCIENTIFIC VOCABULARY

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