japan

Text and photographs reveal the culture, history, artifacts, and traditions of the eastern Asian nation, Japan, which is made up of several thousand islands in the North Pacific Ocean.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Japan"--Provided by publisher.

"In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out a journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life"--Back cover.

"With kaiju cataclysms transpiring across Japan, Hoshina heads into battle equipped with Numbers Weapon 10 and soon discovers that wielding the first-ever sentient kaiju weapon won't be easy. Meanwhile, back in the Oizumi area where Kafka is, six supergiant-class kaiju emerge, worsening an already grave situation. But just as things get dire, some unexpected backup arrives!"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the aftermath of World War II in nations across the world"--Provided by publisher.

When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

"In order to seize the Suwa domain, the conniving governor of Shinano, Ogasawara Sadamune, seeks to prove that Tokiyuki, in his guise as Chojumaru, is a Hojo clan survivor. Tokiyuki must face the all-seeing gaze of his adversary, as well as Sadamune's equally perceptive henchman. And even if Tokiyuki can escape Sadamune's machinations, his trials are far from over. When Suwa's hard-pressed allies come under attack from superior enemy forces, Tokiyuki and the Elusive Warriors must ride to their aid. Can they snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?"--Back cover.

"Fox loves looking out over the village from his forest home, but he get curious when he sees that Kikuchi's sushi restaurant always has a line out the door. Sushi must be delicious. When Fox goes to investigate, Kikuchi teaches him all about sushi--how to prepare rice for it, how to catch fish for it, and most important, how to eat it!"--Back cover.

"When Hanako loses a cherished memento, Taro finds himself out in the cold as he pulls out all the wrong stops to try and find a happy resolution. Narumi and Hirotaka offer what support they can while deepening their own relationship, but their help can only go so far... As for Naoya and Ko, perceptive onlookers nudge the pair to close what little distance remains between them, but will they get the hints?"--Back cover.

"Frustrated with the slow pace of their relationship, Hirotaka asks Narumi on a real date, with one critical stipulation: they can't show their otaku sides at all! Can the two find something to bond over in the absence of games, manga, and anime? Meanwhile, Hanako and Taro revisit the origins of their own tempestuous relationship back when they were in high school, and even Naoya seems to be spending more time with a new friend!"--Back cover.