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Bobbie Kalman (Author)
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December 2000 9 and up4 and upLands, Peoples, and Cultures
Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

Candid new photographs depict India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school in this engaging updated edition of India the people. Updated text includes information on unions and cooperatives for poor women, the practice of purdah where women must be covered head to foot, and new education laws.

Other topics include:
-- the history of India's struggle for independence
-- life in an Indian home
-- urban and rural areas
-- social problems such as unemployment and poverty
-- Indian customs

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.


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. . . provides fine discussions of the varying peoples and traditions of the country, with excellent and unusual photos accompanying a wealth of information -- Children's Bookwatch, April 1994 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Taken from Chapter 5: Family life Hope for the children Children are the center of the Indian household and receive much attention from their loving families. Couples are especially happy when a boy is born. A son, along with his wife, will care for his parents when they become old. Parents try to educate their children and hope that they will live healthy, happy and prosperous lives. Many children are now better educated than their parents. If a family is poor, however, children often go to work at a young age to help support the family. India hopes that in the future all children will go to school. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co; Revised edition (December 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0778797503
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778797500
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bobbie Kalman's 'INDIA' books offer excellent geographic surveys suitable for libraries, May 22, 2010
Bobbie Kalman's 'INDIA' books offer excellent geographic surveys suitable for libraries where country studies are done. Each 32-page book pairs contemporary photos with plenty of facts. INDIA THE CULTURE surveys the religious and cultural influences on India, while INDIA THE PEOPLE covers family life, homes, village life, rural and urban living, and social issues. Both are fine picks for any library strong in India culture.
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