Japan (A Visit to)

Description

What is Japan's most famous mountain called? When do the Japanese add one year to their age? What is Japan's national sport? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join the celebrations. Find out what Japanese children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in Japanese!

This is one of eighteen books in a series A Visit to. This one includes interesting information about Japan and providing great color photographs. The content and photos depict the life, home, land, food, clothing etc. of various countries. It is a simple book for younger children or for those who are learning English. The book includes the basic celebrations of the country and provides a fun fact file, glossary, and index. This is a good support book for geography. Recommended--George Swan, Librarian, Davis Irving ISD Learning Resources 10/29/2009-- "Irving ISD Learning Resources" This is the second edition to the Heinemann series A Visit to...A Visit to Japan is an informative book written for younger readers. It has colorful photos that will grab readers' attention. There are maps, charts, a glossary, and Fact File which contains facts and words that students might like to know. This is a good lower level country series. Recommended--Michelle Quigley, Library Media Specialist Arlington Independent School District11/20/2008-- "Arlington Independent School District"