India
By: Susie Brooks
Series: The Land and the People; Land and the people
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2016
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780750298070
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Civilization; Social life and customs; History; Manners and customs
Description: PEOPLE & PLACES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). India: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most amazing country. Explore its rainforests, rivers (including the great Ganges), mountains and beaches, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the vibrant street life, the amazing food and the diverse, multiethnic culture, and delve into the country's rich history. Discover what it's like to grow up in India - school, family life, socializing and religion - and find out how life is for the richest and the poorest members of society from its rural areas to its megacities. Learn about India's booming economy as a high-tech hotspot that's going global. Amazing photographs transport you to the very heart of this busy, colourful, visually-exciting country. Crammed full of facts, stats and incredible information - and much cheaper than a plane ticket - this is the perfect introduction to India!. Ages 9+
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: India on the map; title: A billion and beyond; title: Meet the megacities; title: All aboard; title: Pitch perfect; title: India outdoors; title: The great Ganges; title: Rural India; title: Wildlife safari; title: A tourist magnet; title: Natural assets; title: High-tech hotspot; title: Going global; title: Growing up in India; title: Dates to celebrate; title: Local flavours; title: Time to eat!; title: The big screen; title: Playtime; title: Colourful and creative; title: all eyes on India; title: Quiz; title: Glossary.