| Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past Contributor(s): Ball, Jacqueline A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1597160016 ISBN-13: 9781597160018 Publisher: Bearport Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: Explore the world of shoguns, samurai and warlords in this exciting story of Japan's national treasure--Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past. Young readers will meet Japan's great rulers as they learn how this gleaming "White Heron" on a hill was built as a defensive fortress against invading armies. Made entirely of wood and covered in white plaster, Himeji Castle is a time capsule of Japanese history and drama. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia |
| Dewey: 952.02 |
| LCCN: 2004020987 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: Castles, Palaces & Tombs (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.02" W x 10.36" (0.68 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86435 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the world of shoguns, samurai and warlords in this exciting story of Japan's national treasure--Himeji Castle: Japan's Samurai Past. Young readers will meet Japan's great rulers as they learn how this gleaming White Heron on a hill was built as a defensive fortress against invading armies. Made entirely of wood and covered in white plaster, Himeji Castle is a time capsule of Japanese history and drama. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain students. |