Ages 8 to 14 years. 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-colour 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 towns; nature worship, the rise of Shinto, and Buddhism and Confucianism; life as a samurai warrior; sword making and pottery; herbal medicine.
- ISBN10 0778720411
- ISBN13 9780778720416
- Publish Date 20 April 2005 (first published 1 January 2005)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 12 July 2021
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English