Japan for Young Readers

Climb Mount Fuji, meet fearless samurai, ride a bullet train at two hundred miles an hour, and taste your way through sushi, ramen, and mochi. Japan for Young Readers is a fun, fact-packed journey through one of the most fascinating countries on Earth.

In twenty short, colorful chapters, young explorers ages 10 to 14 will discover:

- THE LAND - the islands and volcanoes, the Ring of Fire, Mount Fuji, and the magic of cherry blossom season

- THE STORY OF JAPAN - ancient emperors and legends, the age of the samurai, and how Japan became a modern high-tech nation

- PEOPLE AND LIFE - daily life, going to school in Japan, shrines and temples, and the amazing three-part writing system

- CULTURE AND FUN - anime and manga, festivals, kimono and street fashion, sports and sumo, and just-for-fun arcades and games

- CITIES, FOOD, AND TECH - Tokyo and Kyoto, delicious Japanese food, and the bullet trains, robots, and inventions Japan is famous for

- AMAZING ANIMALS - snow monkeys in hot springs, the bowing deer of Nara, and the lucky red-crowned crane

Every chapter is packed with color photographs, Fast Facts, "Did You Know?" surprises, and words to know, plus a mini-glossary and quiz to test what you learn. The back of the book has Japanese phrases to try out loud, a timeline of Japanese history, famous faces to know, and fifteen fun facts.

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, homeschoolers, and any young reader who loves to explore the world.

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