{"product_id":"a-childrens-history-of-india-in-100-objects-9780143452423","title":"A Children's History of India in 100 Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch-- can these things have anything in common?\u003cbr\u003eYes, they can!\u003cbr\u003eEach of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent.\u003cbr\u003eSpanning the entirety of Indian history, from prehistoric to contemporary times, the 100 objects and artefacts chronicled in this book have shaped our present. Learn about the people who created these amazing objects, their way of life and culture, and how these objects influenced our world.\u003cbr\u003eEmbellished with vibrant illustrations, this engaging book will fire the imagination of readers and make them look at our incredible material remains in a new light while helping them understand our diverse pasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevika Cariapa trained as an archaeologist but found her calling uncovering stories from stones and making the world of archaeology accessible for children.\u003cbr\u003eAn award-winning author, her first book \u003ci\u003eIndia through Archaeology: Excavating History\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded the Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 and the Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2018. Her subsequent works have been awarded the Neev Book Award for Distinguished Children's Literature 2021 and have been shortlisted for the \u003ci\u003eTimes of India\u003c\/i\u003e AutHer Awards 2022 and the Neev Book Award 2022.\u003cbr\u003eWhen she's not writing, Devika enjoys exploring the lost art of calligraphy. She is a professional loiterer, often found wandering around monuments or between the shelves of second-hand bookstores in Bangalore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"India Puffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50869610938642,"sku":"9780143452423","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2164e9bb-e89a-4880-9a39-d8183c8ee579.jpg?v=1737764169","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-childrens-history-of-india-in-100-objects-9780143452423","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}