Prodeepta Das

This entire series presents beautifully illustrated (photographic) overviews of the cultural realities of modern day life in the country named in the title. Each volume contains an "author's note" giving an introduction to the country in question, then for each letter, A-Z, there is a brief paragraph describing some aspect of the culture. Fascinating content. Great jumping-off points for further reading and research on the country. Great for seeding the imagination with concrete images of show more real people, to help make map-studies come alive, and to help inspire travel planning. Nothing at all even remotely violent or dramatic, either emotionally, socially, or physically, so a very safe choice for highly sensitive young readers (like my sensitive just-turned-4-year-old son). Highly recommended. I only wish they had more countries in the series. show less

Unique and inventive, this young person's introduction to India presents an alphabetical and photographic journey through the vast and vibrant subcontinent, highlighting its rich contrast of landscapes, cultures and customs.

Great photography and multicultural information. Too long for a read aloud.

This was a good read to learn about India and what happens in the day of a life of a little girl in a village in India. I learned a bunch of new words and different things they do in India.