A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks.

"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.

Examines the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December of 1941, the event that impelled the United States into World War II.

"Adventure stories are very popular stories in the Japanese graphic novels known as manga. Readers learn how to draw a wide variety of characters from these adventure stories through a series of step-by-step instructions. Each step is accompanied by color-coded drawings to give readers visual examples to follow. Colorful examples of each finished product are also included. Additional tips guide readers as they improve as manga adventure artists. Readers...

Describes the home life, education, and recreation of an eight-year-old Japanese girl living in Tokyo and demonstrates how her family combines modern technology with ancient traditions.

In Tokyo, you can smell cherry blossoms, taste sushi, and feel peaceful inside a temple. Children will love learning about senses all around Tokyo in this gorgeous board book.