Author(s): Henry Pluckrose

Social studies

This series introduces children to the countries of the world through pictures. Each title focuses on one country and uses top-quality photographs and clear text to explain key facts and features. These include the people and how they live, the climate, landscapes, towns and cities, plus chapters on what the country produces. A full-colour map details major geographical features and places pictured in the book. Each title has an index and notes to explain how to use the book. Japan describes the busy city lifestyles and the gentle country customs of this crowded group of islands off the east coast of Asia. Chapters include information on Japanese diet, worship and entertainment.