My Incredible India
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023, ©2022..
Format: Book
Edition: First US edition.
Description: 71 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
"Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected from all over India, each with a story to tell. Readers can follow along page by page with Thara or dip in at any point to discover something new about India's many and varied regions--from vibrant religious festivals, food, and crafts to sports and wildlife to Bollywood and a hidden sculpture garden filled with life-size figures. A warm, welcoming tone and exquisitely patterned endpapers help make this an intimate keepsake to pore over and treasure. A companion book to the award-winning Africa, Amazing Africa by Atinuke and Mouni Feddag, this is narrative nonfiction at its finest."-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Subjects:
Taj Mahal (Agra, India) -- Juvenile literature.
Divali -- Juvenile literature.
India -- History -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Geography -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Juvenile literature.
Ganges River (India and Bangladesh) -- Juvenile literature.
Delhi (India) -- Juvenile literature.
Taj Mahal (Agra, India) -- Juvenile literature.
Divali -- Juvenile literature.
India -- History -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Geography -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Juvenile literature.
Ganges River (India and Bangladesh) -- Juvenile literature.
Delhi (India) -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 7-10 years.
ISBN:
9781536225013
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C GEOGRAPHY Asia India Bil | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/8/2024) |
C GEOGRAPHY Asia India Bil | Sandhills Indoors | First Level Display, Children's NonFiction | In |