Life in Ancient Japan

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-color 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 Teacher's guide available.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hazel Richardson
• Editore: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 9 a 10 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.03.2005
• EAN: 9780778720713
• ISBN: 978-0-7787-2071-3
• Pagine: 32
• Dimensioni: 213 mm x 274 mm x 3 mm
• Peso: 136 g
• Serie: Peoples of the Ancient World; Peoples of the Ancient World; Peoples of the Ancient World (
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Storia, politica