Japan

An overview of Japan emphasizing its cultural aspects.

Pack your bags! We're headed to Japan. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Japan's many islands and rumbling volcanoes, find out about Japanese comics, and see a celebration called Children's Day. A special section introduces Japan's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

Children's Literature

This colorful title from the new "A Ticket To" series invites young readers to travel to Japan and explore its unique landscape, people and culture. This resource uses simple text and full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce children to different aspects of life in Japan including language, population, education, food, entertainment, art forms, religion, and holidays. The author also provides interesting side bars, a glossary, a pronunciation guide, a book list for further reading, and an index. Emergent readers will enjoy the large print and bright artwork.

Tom Streissguth lives in Florida and works as a writer and editor. He has written more than twenty-five non-fiction books for young people, including biographies and books on history and geography. His volumes in the Biography® series include Legends of Dracula, Jesse Owens, Queen Cleopatra, Jack London, and Edgar Allan Poe. Mr. Streissguth has also written several Visual Geography Series® titles including Argentina in Pictures, Costa Rica in Pictures, and Brazil in Pictures as well as scripts for television.