Describes how India, under a dynasty of remarkable rulers from 320 to 550 A.D., entered a golden age of prosperity, conquest, justice, scientific advance, and artistic and literary distinction.
Text and photographs chronicle the authors' journeys through India watching tigers. Also illustrates facts about several other animals and discusses what is being done within the country of India to prohibit the poaching of animals--including the endangered tiger.
Photographs and text provide an historical overview of the experiences of women in Indian society, discussing their participation in various fields and profiling the lives of significant women.
Discusses the people, history, myths and legends, worship and celebrations, family life and food, school life, and sports of one of the world's most populous and diverse countries.