Taj Mahal: India's Majestic Tomb

by Linda Tagliaferro

Book Overview

Decorated with sparkling jewels, India's Taj Mahal: India's Majestic Tomb is one of the most beautiful tombs in the world. Young readers will meet India's grieving Shah Jahan, who ordered the tomb's creation as a tribute to his wife when she died in 1631. A massive construction project that took 20 years and 20,000 people to complete, the Taj Mahal is a fascinating story that weaves Indian history, culture, and biography. Four-color photos, maps,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597160040
• ISBN13: 9781597160049
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7