The story of Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub" raised by wolves in the jungles of central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling adventures, Mowgli encounters unforgettable creatures such as Baloo the bear, the elegant black panther Bagheera, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the glowing eyes. Other animal stories in the Jungle Books range from the dramatic struggle between good and evil in "Rikki-tikki-tavi" to the macabre comedy "The Undertakers." With the Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew from ancient animal fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of humanity and nature, crafting a timeless classic of childhood. This edition includes both of Kipling's Jungle Books as well as "In the Rukh," the story that introduced readers to Mowgli.