| A Primary Source Guide to India Contributor(s): Leigh, Autumn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823980871 ISBN-13: 9780823980871 Publisher: Rosen Classroom OUR PRICE: $47.03 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia |
| Dewey: 954 |
| Series: Primary Sources of World Communities |
| Physical Information: 24 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 63994 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: India's traditional cuisine, clothing, architectural wonders, and diverse peoples are documented in this comprehensive volume on the Indian subcontinent. Readers will learn about the caste system, karma, festivals like Deepavali and Holi, and important Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi. From the grandeur of the Taj Mahal to spring celebrations in rural villages, this rich primary-source tour offers readers an engaging introduction to India's land, politics, and culture. |