india

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce readers to the cities, architecture, tourist sites, people, and daily life of India.

Traces the history of this enormous Asian country and describes the ways of life of its people who have many different traditions, religions, and languages.

Introduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government, and people of India.

Offers a brief look a the life and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, who led a revolution of passive resistance in India that forced change, yet was in keeping with his Hindu beliefs.

Presents the adventures of a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle.

Chronicles the life of Mahatma Gandhi, providing many photos and describing his early years as a lawyer, his personal beliefs, his role in India's independence, and his impact on the world. Also includes a glossary, and time line, and a further-reading list.

Presents information on India, and describes its landscape, history, government, economy, people, and culture, as well as an examination of the issues the country will face in the future. Includes chronology.

Examines the costumes of India and Sri Lanka at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the region, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Provides an introduction to India, with information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, the people who have shaped its past and present, its current environmental issues, and its cuisine, festivals, and traditions, and includes maps, graphs, foreign language phrases, flags, and a timeline.

Discusses the holidays, festivals, and customs that people in India celebrate each year, including birthdays, graduations, Christmas, and other events, as well as special days and events that are specific to their culture.