B Is for Bangladesh (World Alphabets)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845079183 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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In the first photograph, for instance, the author explains the black kohl spot on the baby, but not the red spot on the mother’s face. From Booklist As the title suggests, this alphabetical visit to Bangladesh begins with “Ankhee” or eyes and concludes with “Zhinuk” or seashells. Like a collection of postcards, this is an attractive visual invitation to Bangladesh, but students will need more substantial sources to explain some of the terms and customs introduced here. A very simple map shows only Bangladesh’s position in Asia and the location of Dhaka. Grades 1-3. --Linda Perkins . The vivid, clearly reproduced photographs speak volumes, but the brief narrative does not always explain the pictures fully. Terms such as “kohl,” “Mughal,” and “Hindu” appear without definition
Prodeepta's books for Frances Lincoln are P is for Pakistan, Prita Goes to India, K is for Korea, We are Britain!, Geeta's Day, I is for India, J is for Jamaica, Kamal Goes to Trinidad, P is for Poland, T is for Turkey, S is for South Africa, R is for Russiaand B is for Bangladesh. PRODEEPTA DAS was born in Cuttack, in eastern India. He is a freelance photographer and author whose pictures have
Perfect for World Cultural Studies We love all of these alphabet learning books, but this one is especially meaningful to us. I love how the author uses her own language to convey the sights, smells, and sounds of her country. A great resource for homeschoolers of all ages!. Lynn Ellingwood said Beautiful Picture Book of Bangladesh!. I am thrilled that this book finally came out. I have two students from Bangladesh and there aren't many books on the country out there. This is a very respectful and entertaining book that the students will love. It compares favorably to other books about other countries. I'm very glad this book is available.
Focusing on towns, countryside and waterways, this is a celebration of Bangladesh in all its aspects, from Crocodile to Jute, from Lungi to Rickshaw.. In this photographic alphabet, the author introduces young readers to some of the customs, religion and culture - both ancient and modern - that make up this newly-formed, densely-populated country whose life-blood is the Bay of Bengal