| Description |
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Great cities of the world |
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Great cities of the world (12 Story Library (Firm))
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Summary |
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map."--Amazon.com |
| Contents |
Hot and dry Delhi is on the Yamuna River -- Its history includes many rulers -- The population is diverse -- Delhi has a thriving economy -- The architecture is old and new -- Delhi has a modern city's infrastructure -- Delhi is a cultural center -- Delhi loves sports -- Visitors come for Delhi's sites and people -- Delhi offers great food and shopping -- The city has wide gaps in wealth -- Delhi knows how to celebrate -- Fun facts about Delhi -- Where in the world? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Index -- About the author. |
| Subject |
Delhi (India) -- Juvenile literature.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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India -- Delhi.
(OCoLC)fst01205766
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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Illustrated works.
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| ISBN |
9781632357236 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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1632357232 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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9781632358325 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1632358328 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781645820109 (ebk.) |
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