This is a revised and updated version of Tata McGraw-Hill's immensely popular Book of Knowledge Series. This set of 8 books for classes 1-8 aims to arouse, create and provoke lively interest among young readers on events, personalities and topics in their immediate environment and the world at large. Written in a simple and interesting language and supported by colourful illustrations, the series aims to make the child's quest for knowledge an interesting and enjoyable endeavour.