Title:
My incredible India / Jasbinder Bilan ; illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti.
ISBN:
9781536225013
Personal Author:
Edition:
First US edition.
Publication Information:
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023.
©2022
Physical Description:
71 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
General Note:
"First published by Walker Books (UK) 2022."--Page opposite title page.
Contents:
Map of India -- Welcome to India -- About this book -- A journey around India -- Source of the River Ganges -- Chandigarh rock garden -- Delhi -- Wildlife -- The Taj Mahal -- Bhimbetka cave paintings -- Celebrating Diwali -- Religious festivals -- Majuli Island -- Islands of India -- The queen of the hills -- Kolkata arts and artists -- Bhubaneswar spice market -- Food -- Satish Dhawan Space Centre -- Kalakshetra dance academy -- A houseboat in Kerala -- Sports -- Bengaluru -- Mumbai -- Gir Forest -- Indus Valley civilization -- Udaipur's lake palace -- Golden Temple -- Crafts -- Hemis National Park -- Village of the peacocks -- The history of India.
Summary:
"Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today"-- Page 4 of cover.
Added Author:
Interest age level:
7-10 years.
Interest grade level:
Grades 2-5.
OCLC Number:
on1362490650
Availability:
Hastings - Pleasant Hill~1
