| India - The Land (Revised, Ed. 2) Revised Edition Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778793818 ISBN-13: 9780778793816 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more Spectacular new photographs highlight this newly revised edition of India the land. New information includes an updated map, India's disputed borders, foreign influences, updated spelling of city names, and challenges for the new millennium. Other topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 954 |
| LCCN: 00055585 |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.78" W x 11.3" (0.88 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 58797 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Intended for ages 9-14, this illustrated work features a map, and offers information on India's disputed borders, foreign influences, spellings of city names, and challenges. It also covers: India's many peoples; natural resources; transportation, agriculture, and industry; exotic wildlife; and, pollution, overpopulation, and sanitation problems. |