Timeless Nuggets–A Collection of Classic Short Stories that have been thoughtfully curated to include different genres of literature including classic stories that have captivated readers through the ages, favourite folktales, animal tales, humorous stories, adventure stories, and absorbing STEM stories about science and technology. These age-appropriate stories also include modern tales on contemporary topics with some of the fascinating facets of India’s rich and diverse heritage, culture, and traditions. The stories in this book have been chosen for their imaginative use of language, cultural relevance, sense of pluralism, and emphasis on universal human values. This volume includes timeless classics like ‘The Happy Prince’ by Oscar Wilde, ‘Mrs. Packeltide’s Tiger’ by Hector Hugo Munro, and ‘The Last Leaf ’ by O. Henry. There are stories from celebrated Indian authors like Rabindranath Tagore, Munshi Premchand, and international authors like Helen Keller. The STEM stories are about the rocket women of Mangalyaan, and India’s favourite toymaker, Arvind Gupta. This selection will excite young readers’ imagination and stimulate them enough to read other, more advanced literary masterpieces in English, in depth with greater interest.