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My incredible India

Call Number

  • J 954 BILA (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First US edition.

Publication Information

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023.

Physical Description

71 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm.

Audience

Grades 2-5.

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"--

Notes

"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.

Added Authors

Nina Chakrabarti