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Author Tyler, Madeline, author.

Title Cultural contributions from India : decimals, shampoo and more / Madeline Tyler.

Publication Info. New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2019.

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J954 TYL    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J915.4 TYLER    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Series Great cultures, great ideas
Note Includes index.
Audience Ages 8-11.
Grades 3-4.
Contents What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is India? -- Culture, tradition, and celebration. Festivals -- Henna and Mehndi -- Yoga and meditation -- Taj Mahal -- Bollywood -- Food -- Inventions and discoveries. Mathematics -- Games -- Cotton clothing -- Toilets -- Shampoo.
Summary Some inventions are so important to our daily life that it's hard to imagine what the world would be like without them. Even the simplest innovations can make a huge difference. For example, where would we be without shampoo? This innovative book introduces readers to amazing inventions and innovations from India that have shaped the world, from shampoo to decimals. Fun fact boxes offer cool bits of information. Beautiful full-color photographs will dazzle even reluctant readers. An exploration of India's inventions, history, and culture, this unique book will be a great addition to any library or classroom.
Subject India -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
India -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization -- Indic influences -- Juvenile literature.
Inventions -- India -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
Civilization -- Indic influences. (OCoLC)fst00862925
Inventions. (OCoLC)fst00977993
Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
India. (OCoLC)fst01210276
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
ISBN 9781538338254 (library binding)
1538338254 (library binding)
9781538338261 (paperback)
1538338262 (paperback)
9781538338278 (6 pack)
1538338270 (6 pack)
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