When the Thea Sisters' friend Ashvin is in trouble, they rush to his aid ... in India! Ashvin has been working to return the monkeys living in the big city to their natural jungle environment. But the monkeys have suddenly started stealing jewels! Can the Thea Sisters figure out who is behind this terrible theft?.
Reveals life in ancient India through an account, in graphic novel format, of a typical day in the life of a garland maker and his family, examining the caste system, culture, economy, and government.
Suhith, a young boy who has moved from India to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, explains some of the similarities and differences between his home and adopted countries, discussing his family and lifestyle, school, food, and activities.
A brief discussion of the history, religion, daily life, and other facets of India's culture, covering the life and work of Gandhi, the Taj Mahal, Bollywood, and more, with photographs.
"People around the world go to markets every day. Some people sell goods, such as food, pottery, carpets, and even camels! Other people go to markets to buy goods. Learn about many different markets, from spice markets in India to car-boot sales in England.".
"When the Thea Sisters' friend Ashvin is in trouble, they rush to his aid--in India! Ashvin has been working to return the monkeys living in the big city to their natural jungle environment. But the monkeys have suddenly started stealing jewels! Can the Thea Sisters figure out who is behind this terrible theft?"--P. [4] of cover.
Text and photographs depict the history, government, culture, and traditions of India, which is about one-third the size of the United States but has about three times more people living there.
