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1) Manga
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores the origins of Japanese manga, looks at the ways in which this form of art has evolved, discusses major artists, and examines the popularity of manga in the United States.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.
8) Pure soul
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Sho Kazamatsuri knows that he must work very hard at being both a good soccer player as well as a good teammate; however, Team Josui comes up against the arrogant Ryoichi, who has vowed to single-handedly crush the entire Josui Junior High team.
9) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Japan. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An adaptation of a Japanese folktale in which a feudal lord seeks a samurai cat to rid his castle of a savage rat, but soon discovers that violence is not always the best way to accomplish things.
17) The dwarf giant
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi are visited by a rude dwarf, who inflicts upon them evil and dangerous games before revealing his true self.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces events leading up to and resulting from the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on American battleships at Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II.
20) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Japan.
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