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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ranging from the extraordinary to the ordinary, from the remarkable to the traditional, these objects capture moments, reflect changes, and remain grounded in the many lived realities of India. The richly illustrated Treasures of India navigates the history of India, through the early civilizations, formation of kingdoms, religious movements, the establishment of empires, the struggle for Independence, and the emergence of a democracy and republic...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
Español
Description
Este interesante libro describe cómo las tradiciones, creencias y rituales de la gente de la India, a menudo influenciados por la cultura británica, han dado lugar a muchos de los festivales animados y coloridos que se celebran en la India hoy en día. Los lectores jóvenes también aprenderán cómo los indios celebran las ocasiones familiares.
4) India
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Archaeological excavations have uncovered cities in northwestern India that are more than 8,000 years, making it the site of the oldest known civilization on the planet. Over this time period, empires have risen and fallen, and while the culture is not exactly the same today as it was in centuries past, some elements have survived. Today, India is a vibrant, bustling nation with a rich culture. Food, holidays, and ways of life here are unique and...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The Kohinoor diamond, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, was stolen from India and fought over throughout centuries of colonial conquest, eventually landing in the hands of British royals who tricked a ten-year-old South Asian monarch into relinquishing it. The diamond was ultimately cut to nearly half its size to suit British beauty standards for the crown jewels-and is displayed to this day in the Tower of London museum, a trophy of colonization....
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected...
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