Using artwork, photography and clear text, this book introduces the reader to India, covering the geographical, historical and social aspects of everyday life in the country, looking at the different regions, trade, agriculture, school and home life. It is interspersed with a range of activities - model making, recipes, games - and introduces the reader to the Indian language.

 

This book is part of a book series called Country Topics .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of children's books, specializing in geography. Rachel Wright is a writer of children's non-fiction, and has written many titles in this series.

This book has the following chapters: Introducing India Around India Food and Drink Curry and Spice Life in India Putting on a Sari Sport and Leisure Indian Religions Festivals Shadow Shows Getting About Arts and Crafts Tie and Dye Indian History Picture Pairs Index