Bird and Bird Watching. By R.M. Naik, published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). 50 page book with 16 chapters on themes including naming birds, purpose and colouration of feathers, how birds fly and eat, nests and eggs of birds, and India's national bird. In foreword, S.V.C Aiya, Director, NCERT, says book and its contents would "motivate the school children to pick up the wonderful hobby of bird watching".