Catalog Search Results
1) Japan
Author
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Mitchie, an imprint of Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country and helped cities grow.
6) Japan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book briefly examines the history, people, and culture of Japan.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Samurai are known for their strict code of honor, and this book discusses the origin of samurai, their historical development, famous samurai, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and battles." --
8) Japan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Japan.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019].
Lexile measure
520L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Japan! Visit Mount Fuji. Enjoy a meal of sushi. Discover this country of islands and its people, animals, and traditions.
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
IG 1140L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have 100% unofficial guide! Packed with recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstories, trivia, and so much more... Anime and manga fans will not want to miss out!" -- Page [4] cover.
11) Samurai
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on the history of Samurai! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture." -- Amazon.
12) Japan
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Japan. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Both anime and manga have been popular in Japan for more than a hundred years. More recently, they have also attracted a large number of fans around the world. Manga are comic books and graphic novels that are created in Japan. While many comic books and animated shows are created only for young people, anime and manga are created for all different age groups, from toddlers to adults" -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Battleship Island. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7" --
15) Japan
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Rev. ed.
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
In the order in which they are celebrated during the year, presents traditional Japanese holidays and festivals, introducing the foods, dress, gifts, decorations, and activities associated with each.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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 gone on to capture the imagination of people all around the world. Super fans of the super-fashionable Kitty will be thrilled to see her debut...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It's a dark moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait-what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape with your sanity?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In 2019 the Anime Expo attracted over 115,000 people from all over the world to the Los Angeles Convention Center. The expo, which is the largest anime convention in North America, would not exist without Japanese comics called manga. While appealing to the masses, most mangaka work alone. They write the scripts for the stories and draw every panel themselves. Because manga are a black-and-white medium, most mangaka shun computers and digital art...