The children in the story explore the Descent of the Ganges, with its carvings of animals, humans and celestial beings. Temples, tigers and tsunamis all feature in this tale of the Mahabalipuram complex by the sea, lost and then miraculously found again. Nanditha Krishna is a historian and conservationist from Chennai who has authored several books about art, religion and the environment. Y. Venkatesh is an artist who has illustrated several activity books for children about nature, art and culture. There are four other titles in this Qutb Minar, Sanchi, Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Children , look around you. Our world is beautiful, with snowy mountain peaks and sparkling rivers , home to many peoples, animals, birds and trees. There are also mighty monuments built by our forefathers which have stood fast for centuries , enriching our lives and history .
These precious monuments and natural landscapes must be protected. That is why governments and institutions like the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) work together to help keep them safe .
UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites are places around the world that are remarkable example of natural or man –made landscapes and architecture. As of 2018 , there are 37 such celebrated sites in India. We need to take care of these sites and protect them .
For the first time , Mapin Publishing is producing a series of children ,s books about UNESCO,S World Heritage Sites in India . We hope that the books will make these places seem like old friends , waiting to meet you again. So , young reader , let us begin our exciting journey across India !
