When would a woman wear a "bindi", a collared spot, on her forehead? Why do cows wander freely around the city? How do Ganges river dolphins find food? The Ganges River runs through India. It is a holy river. You will read all about the way people live here and about the festivals that centre around the river. There are more festivals here than days in the year.
This is Book 2 in the Raintree Perspectives: World Cultures Series. See all Raintree Perspectives: World Cultures books here.
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Louise Spilsbury is a prolific children's book author. She has written titles on almost every subject, from science and geography through to world affairs, social issues, art, history, and literacy. Louise is married to the author Richard Spilsbury and has two children. She lives and works in Devon.
More about Louise SpilsburyRichard Spilsbury has worked in educational publishing for more than 20 years and has written on a variety of subjects, from climate change and food and farming to art history and design.
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