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The Land and the People: Japan Susie Brooks

The Land and the People: Japan By Susie Brooks

The Land and the People: Japan by Susie Brooks


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Summary

From the shogun to the sushi, the rivers to the robots - this is a one-stop guide to amazing Japan!

The Land and the People: Japan Summary

The Land and the People: Japan by Susie Brooks

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!

About Susie Brooks

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!

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

Additional information

GOR009099798
9780750298186
0750298189
The Land and the People: Japan by Susie Brooks
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
20180125
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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