The Incredible History of India's Geography: Bestselling Children’s History | Full of Trivia and Fun Facts | Black and White Illustrations | Ages 12 +
Ever wondered if ostriches once thundered across Indian plains? Or why India remains the sole nation sheltering both lions and tigers within its borders? This engaging volume uncovers the strangest, most unexpected facts about the subcontinent's physical form and colourful past. You'll stumble upon remarkable revelations sprinkled throughout these pages. Did you realise that our greeting customs echo those of ancient Harappans? That medieval minds conjured visions of one-eyed giants roaming these lands? Discover who first measured Everest's towering heights, and what peculiar connections might link you to distant Lithuania. What makes this book genuinely special is how it weaves geography and history together without feeling like a lesson. Instead, it reads like chatting with a friend who knows all the wild, bewildering stories your textbooks somehow skipped over. Black and white illustrations punctuate the narrative, while the trivia scattered throughout keeps you perpetually surprised. Perfect for curious minds aged twelve and beyond, it's the sort of book that transforms how you see the landscape around you, revealing layers of intrigue beneath every mountain, river, and coastline.
- Author: Sanyal Sanjeev
- Publisher: Penguin Books Limited
- Genre: Young Adult Fiction
- ISBN: 978-0143333661
- Pages: 220 pages