| | |  | | |  For sale in U.S. only-- Welcome to India! In this program, students travel to the city of Dehradun, where they will begin their journey with a stroll through a park commemorating Mahatma Gandhi, enjoy a glass of lassi, a frothy yogurt drink, and try on a sari, a traditional garment worn by Indian women. Throughout the program, students will learn about some of the cultural traditions, history, climate and politics of India, including how the cow is a sacred animal in India! After a visit to a Hindu temple and the sacred site of Sahastradhara, students will sit down for a meal of chicken tandoori and naan. At the journey's culmination, students will visit the mausoleum of Ram Rai, watch a cricket match and partake of one of India's most popular pastimes -- going to the movies! Part of the Countries Around the World Series. A teacher's guide for the series is included and available online. Title-specific guides are available online. | "  ...this series would make a fine supplement for geography curriculums, as well as solid introductions for public library collections...Recommended." " - Video Librarian (March/April 2008)"This series does an outstanding job of giving youngsters a quick but complete introduction…fascinating, well-organized…" - School Library Journal (Jan 2008)
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| Additional Features & Details
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities, Interactive Menu
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish | | | Grades 2 to 5
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2004
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
Series Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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