The Land and the People: Japan

Author:   Susie Brooks
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
Volume:   5
ISBN:  

9780750298186


Pages:   48
Publication Date:   25 January 2018
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Format:   Paperback
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Japan: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its islands, mountains and volcanoes, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the sleek, shiny skyscrapers, the high-tech transport systems and the world-famous food, and delve into the country's rich history. Discover what it's like to grow up in Japan - school, family life, socializing and religion - and find out how life is in a society that has a futuristic outlook while honouring its historic traditions. Learn about Japan's booming economy, fuelled by innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. Amazing photographs transport you to the very heart of this unique, fascinating, visually-exciting country. Crammed full of facts, stats and incredible information - and much cheaper than a plane ticket - this is the perfect introduction to Japan!

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Author:   Susie Brooks
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:   Wayland
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 26.40cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9780750298186


ISBN 10:   0750298189
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   25 January 2018
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children/juvenile ,  Primary ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: Japan on the Map 2: The People's Story 3: Island Nation 4: Ring of Fire 5: Skyscraper Cities 6: High-Tech Travel 7: Life on the Land 8: Nature's Resources 9: Wild Japan 10: Amazing Innovations 11: Traditional Customs 12: All Sorts of Sports 13: Martial Arts 14: Growing up in Japan 15: Get the Look 16: Work and Leisure 17: Dates to Celebrate 18: Tastes of Japan 19: Born to Perform 20: Creative Culture 21: Japan Today 22: Glossary 23: Further information 24: Index

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Susie Brooks is an award-winning writer and editor of children's books. Writing on a wide range of subjects from dinosaurs to geography, she also masquerades as an artist (among other things, painting children's portraits and getting messy in classroom workshops!). In 2014, her Get into Art series won the English Association Picture Book Award, British Book Design and Production Award and the overall SLA Information Book Award. She can regularly be found walking people's dogs and in her spare time, loves to travel and explore new places!

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