Terry O'Brien

Broschiertes Buch

FUN FACTS

INDIA

Beschreibung

Did you know...? ¿ The original word for 'chess' is the Sanskrit 'chaturanga', meaning 'four members of an army'; ¿ The largest employer in the world is the Indian Railways, employing over a million people; ¿ Salt is the first item served at a Bengali wedding reception to ensure one stands witness in case of a matrimonial dispute. These and many such informative and fascinating facts fill up the pages of Terry O'Brien's Fun Facts: India. The book covers a wide range of information related to India and its states, which is presented lucidly in order to make learning a fun exercise for children. With 'edutainment' as its motto, this collection hopes to lay the foundation for creativity, problem-solving and the quest for knowledge in the minds of young readers.

Autor

Terry O'Brien was born in Mackay, Queensland, and now lives on the Sunshine Coast. Terry has been a teacher in private high schools for over thirty years, being influential in the formation of many young adult lives. He has earned a graduate diploma in religious education, which has led him to a passionate interest in learning how to see beyond human conditioning and prejudice. Terry does not see himself as a philosopher or theologian, rather as a purveyor of ideas. His words merely act as a mirror in which to see yourself, as a guide to personal fulfilment. He is an avid reader, and enjoys walking, playing golf and supporting the local community.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rupa Publications India
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 173g
• ISBN-13: 9788129129239
• ISBN-10: 812912923X
• Artikelnr.: 42416238