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Author
Publisher
Tuttle
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture. Playful goblins with long noses, magic tea kettles and a delightfully brave hero who just happens to be one inch tall-these are some of the wonderful characters you'll meet in this collection of the 20 best-loved Japanese children's stories. Drawn from folklore and passed down for generations,...
2) Japan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Japan is a fascinating and beautiful nation of mountains, hot springs, forests, and gleaming, ultramodern cities. Made up of four main islands and thousands of smaller ones, the long narrow East Asian country is just slightly smaller than California. The Japanese name for their country, Nippon, means "sun's origin," because the Japanese once believed that the sun shines first on Japan. From their point of view, of course, this is true every morning...
3) Japan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"This book will explore the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan. Also, students will have at their fingertips the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan"--Provided by Publisher.
4) Japan
Author
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs introduce life in a country well-known for valuing calmness and harmony.
7) Japan
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the festivals of this Asian country, showing how celebrations such as the Doll Festival, cherry blossom celebrations, and Children's Day with their songs, foods, and activities express the customs and beliefs of the people.
8) Japan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An overview of Japan emphasizing its cultural aspects.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In these sixteen entertaining stories, you'll meet a delicate princess, a flying farmer, and a dragon along with many other characters who will thrill, charm, and delight your children. Each story contains a shushin, or moral that will teach your child about respecting and helping others."
11) We live in Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A look at the lives of Aoki, Hayo, and Kenji, three children who live in different cities in Japan.
12) Japan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the history, geography, government, economy, language, people, and culture of Japan. Includes numerous color photos, a detailed map, useful facts, and detailed resource section"--Provided by publisher.
13) Japan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how the culture of Japan is reflected in its many festivals, including the Gion Festival, the Fire Festivals, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
15) We're from Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces and describes the daily lives of three children from different parts of Japan--Tokyo, Morioka to the north, and Hamamatsu to the south.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Say hello to the premier title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Hello Kitty! This cute cartoon character who's shaped like a bobtail cat and wears a bow in her hair has become an icon of our times. Hello Kitty, as she is known, is a piano-playing, cookie-baking darling from London with a heart of gold. Readers will learn all about Kitty, who was first created in Japan, but has since...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. This book examines the science behind such...
19) Japan
Author
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, climate, landscape, culture, and people of Japan.
20) Pearl Harbor
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pearl Harbor tells the story of how the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii became the target of a surprise attack by the Japanese in December 1941.