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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCrabtree Publishing Company
ISBN-100778793826
ISBN-139780778793823
eBay Product ID (ePID)1841117
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleIndia-The People
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicPeople & Places / Asia, History / Asia
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorBobbie Kalman
Book SeriesLands, Peoples and Cultures Ser.
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN00-055586
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal954
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisCandid 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, Candid photographs and clear, detailed text give insight into India's unique mixture of people. This revised edition includes updated information on unions and cooperatives for poor women, the practice of purdah where women must be covered head to foot, new education laws, and more. Full-color illustrations., Candid new photos depict India's unique mixture of peoples in this engaging updated edition. Revised text explains the practice of purdah where women must be covered head to foot and new education laws., Intended for ages 9-14, this illustrated work depicts India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school. It includes information on unions and co-operatives for poor women, the practice of purdah where women must be covered head to foot, and education laws.