Book Descriptions
for Going to School in India by Lisa Heydlauff and Nitin Upadhye
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Across bamboo and rope bridges, by bicycle, rickshaw, and small boats called vallam, aboard army trucks, camel carts, and school buses, children in India make the trek to school in many different ways. Just as diverse as the means of reaching school are the many different places that school is held— in a bus, under a mango tree, on a mountaintop, and in the desert. This photo-rich text offers a fascinating glimpse of schooling in India. A glos sary at the end provides definitions for some key terms. 2006 USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Books List, National Council for the Social Studies and CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. nlh
Originally published in English by Penguin Books India, in 2003.
From the Publisher
Captivating photographs, engaging text and a contemporary, innovative design open a window to this vibrant culture.
With a foreword by Indian actress and education activist Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994.