Life in Ancient Japan

by Hazel Richardson

Book Overview

This fascinating new book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-color photographs unveil Japan's rich history and the people who struggled to make it their own. Topics include - wet rice cultivation - trade with other cultures, their influence, and isolation in the 17th century - from early pit dwellings to the development of castle...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778720713
• ISBN13: 9780778720713
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.4" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6