India

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Children's Press, 2002 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 144 pages
This series book presents India, the world's largest democracy, with its diverse terrains, climates, flora and fauna, and population. Also discussed are India's rich history and religious traditions as well as contemporary life and government.

Series Information

It's geography plus for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the countries of the world. It's "Enchantment of the World" -- the browser-friendly guide to everything middle-grade students need to know about a country's history, people and languages, economy, government, culture, natural resources, climate, religions, and much more. Featuring original maps, interactive sidebars, handy "Fast Facts," and an authoritative "To Find Out More" section complete with Internet listings, "Enchantment of the World" is also an excellent resource for world history and social studies, general reference, and independent study.

Series Features

* Highly visual introduction to world geography* Packed with photos, original maps, and browser-friendly sidebars* Timelines compare each country"s history to world history* "Fast Facts" appendix highlights key information from the text* "To Find Out More" listings encourage independent research* Index makes navigating subject matter easy

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Contents
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THREE Palm Trees to Peacocks
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SEVEN Who Lives in India?
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About the author (2002)

Swan studied animal behavior, literature, and early childhood education at Hampshire College.

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