Discover India / by Tim Atkinson.
Material type: TextSeries: Discover countriesPublication details: New York : PowerKids Press, 2012.Edition: 1st edDescription: 32 p. : col. ill., map ; 28 cmISBN:- 1448852684 (library binding)
- 9781448852680 (library binding)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 915.4 A878 | Available | 33111006675595 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Home to some 1.2 billion people, India is the second most populous nation in the world. Rich in cultural interplay and heritage, it has more than ten official languages. Readers will find out about the Republic of India's long history, its culture, and current standing through an engaging narrative, fact boxes, maps, graphic organizers, and colorful images.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
Discovering India -- Landscape and climate -- Population and health -- Settlements and living -- Family life -- Religion and beliefs -- Education and learning -- Employment and economy -- Industry and trade -- Farming and food -- Transportation and communications -- Leisure and tourism -- Environment and wildlife.