Welcome to Japan (Countries of the World)

Costain, Meredith; Collins, Paul

ISBN 10: 0791065413 ISBN 13: 9780791065419

Publisher: Chelsea Clubhouse, 2001

Synopsis

A girl from a small city in Nagano Prefecture describes her everyday life and introduces her country, Japan.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grades 3-5--This brief country study has succinct chapters (one or two pages) on subjects such as sports and leisure, culture, climate, festivals, food, industry, government, history, and transportation. Sumo wrestling, haiku, sushi, Mount Fuji, and bullet trains are all mentioned. The page on school states that the word sensei means "first born" but it is defined as "teacher" in the glossary. A recipe for tempura and a ningyo (in kimono dress) doll craft project are included. Told from the point of view of a young girl living in a small city in the prefecture of Nagano, the text seems forced at times. The layout is appealing, with color photographs and icons in the upper corners of the pages to indicate topics. The index is incomplete, omitting bunraku puppetry and individual festivals such as Children's Day. Also, "religion" is included; "Shinto" and "Buddhism" are not. As most of the information can be attained from other sources, this is an additional purchase.

DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CA

Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea Clubhouse
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0791065413
• ISBN 13: 9780791065419
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32