Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past

by Jacqueline A. Ball

Explore the world of shoguns, samurai and warlords in this exciting story of Japan's national treasure--Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past. Young readers will meet Japan's great rulers as they learn how this gleaming "White Heron" on a hill was built as a defensive fortress against invading armies. Made entirely of wood and covered in white plaster, Himeji Castle is a time capsule of Japanese history and drama. Four-color photos, maps, timelines...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597160016
• ISBN13: 9781597160018
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7