My incredible India
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.
Uniform Title
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.