NCERT Class 9 English - Beehive – All Chapters

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Chapter 1.0 – The Fun They Had

Set in the future, the story shows Margie’s curiosity about old schools and real books, as she imagines the joy of learning together, unlike her lonely lessons with a mechanical teacher.

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Chapter 1.1 – The Road Not Taken

A traveller reflects on life’s choices as he stands at a fork in the woods, realizing that the decisions we make shape our journey and future.

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Chapter 2.0 – The Sound of Music

This chapter tells the inspiring stories of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf musician who feels music through vibrations, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, the shehnai maestro whose devotion and talent made Indian classical music world-famous.

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Chapter 2.1 – Wind

The poem teaches that the wind can be both destructive and helpful. By strengthening ourselves and our homes, we can live in harmony and befriend its power.

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Chapter 3.0 – The Little Girl

This story shows how little Kezia’s fear of her strict father changes into love and understanding when she realizes his deep care and warmth during a moment of comfort and protection.

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Chapter 3.1 – Rain on the Roof

The poet finds joy and nostalgia in the gentle patter of rain, as it evokes memories of his childhood and the loving presence of his mother.

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Chapter 4.0 – A Truly Beautiful Mind

This chapter traces Albert Einstein’s journey from a curious child to a world-famous physicist, highlighting his discoveries, struggles, and his deep concern for peace and humanity despite the power of his own scientific creations.

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Chapter 4.1 – The Lake Isle of Innisfree

The poet longs for the serene beauty of Innisfree, dreaming of a simple life in harmony with nature, where peace and solitude soothe the soul.

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Chapter 5.0 – The Snake and the Mirror

The story humorously narrates a young doctor’s terrifying encounter with a snake that coils around his arm, only to get distracted by its reflection in the mirror — saving the doctor’s life and teaching him humility.

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Chapter 5.1 – A Legend of the Northland

The poem tells the story of a greedy old lady who refuses to share her cakes with Saint Peter and is punished by being turned into a woodpecker, teaching a lesson about selfishness.

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Chapter 6.0 – My Childhood: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

This chapter from Wings of Fire recounts Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s humble childhood in Rameswaram, his loving family, strong values of faith and equality, and the lessons he learned from teachers and friends that shaped his vision for life.

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Chapter 6.1 – No Men Are Foreign

The poem reminds us that all humans are fundamentally the same, and no one or any country is truly foreign; hatred and war harm everyone.

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Chapter 7 – Reach for the Top: SANTOSH YADAV

The chapter highlights the inspiring journeys of Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova — two determined young women who broke barriers through courage, hard work, and sacrifice to reach the top of the world in their respective fields of mountaineering and tennis.

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Chapter 7 – Reach for the Top: MARIA SHARAPOVA

The chapter highlights the inspiring journeys of Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova — two determined young women who broke barriers through courage, hard work, and sacrifice to reach the top of the world in their respective fields of mountaineering and tennis.

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Chapter 7.1 – On Killing a Tree

The poem shows that killing a tree is not easy, as it is deeply rooted and resilient; only by destroying its roots can it truly be destroyed.

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Chapter 8.0 – Kathmandu

The chapter describes the narrator’s vivid experiences in Kathmandu — from the chaos of Pashupatinath to the calm of Baudhnath. As he observes the people, temples, and flute seller, he reflects on the beauty, spirituality, and shared humanity found in simple moments.

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Chapter 8.1 – A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal

The poem reflects the poet’s calm acceptance of a loved one’s death, imagining her peacefully united with nature and free from worldly fears.

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Chapter 9.0 – If I Were You

A clever playwright, Gerrard, outsmarts a criminal intruder who plans to kill him and steal his identity. Using his wit and quick thinking, Gerrard traps the intruder in a cupboard and saves himself from danger.

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Chapter 8.2 – Fear No More

The poem comforts the departed soul, reminding us that in death all fears, struggles, and worldly distinctions end, and everyone ultimately returns to dust.