nepal

Explores in pictures and text the cultural history and religious practices that still pervade everyday life for the major ethnic groups that inhabit this remote and fascinating mountain country.

A comprehensive guide to Nepal that features information on the geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy; and includes a timeline, profiles of famous people, and maps.

Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of Nepal, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.

Looks at how people, especially children, live in Nepal.

A poetic prose that tells the story of a Nepalese Sherpa boy who, along with Edmund Hillary, scaled Mt. Everest in May of 1953.

A Nepalese basket tells the story of its use through three generations of a family.

Riley explores the lowlands of Nepal, meeting the tigers, elephants, and other creatures that live there.

Describes the life of ten-year-old girl in Kathmandu, who dreams of being a doctor, and discusses Nepal's ethnic groups, religion, government, education, industry, geography, and history.

An introduction to the history, geography, and people of Nepal with emphasis on the day-to-day life of the children.