TY - BOOK AU - Dalal,Roshen TI - The puffin history of India SN - 9780143333272 (v. 2 : pbk.) AV - 412 DS 436 D136p 2014 U1 - 954 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - Puffin Books KW - India -- History -- Children's nonfiction KW - India -- Civilization -- Children's nonfiction KW - Civilization KW - India KW - Historia KW - Civilización N1 - Includes indexes ; Vol. 1 originally published in Puffin as: A history of India for children by Penguin Books India, 1997. Vol. 2 originally published in Puffin as: A history of India for children by Penguin Books India, 2003 N2 - Vol. 1: "How did the world become what it is today? How and when were the countries formed? Where did people come from? How did art, technology, science, language and literature begin? In The Puffin History of the World- Volume 1, Roshen Dalal traces the origin of human beings and the different aspects of their development and growth, right from the big bang and the origin of the universe, up to CE 1500. Well-researched and comprehensive, this book speaks of great civilizations and empires, epics, myths and legends, religions old and new, wars and conquests, clothes, food and lifestyle, trade, travel and adventure and much more. It packs in exciting trivia, numerous maps and illustrations that provide a breathtaking overview of global history. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before." Vol. 2: "This book begins at the turning point at which India attains independence from the British. Following the trauma of the Partition, the focus shifts to the making of the Constitution, the integration of the 565 princely states, and the setting up of the administrative, legislative and judiciary systems. This is the story of India’s people and the making of our nation. Well researched and engaging, it is a contemporary history of India. It speaks of our art, culture, events and personalities that have shaped the country in recent times. Nuggets of fascinating information, attractive illustrations and detailed maps make the book a fantastic read. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before ER -