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Japan the People: The People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures)
 
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Japan the People: The People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) [Paperback]

Bobbie Kalman (Author)


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Paperback, December 2000 --  

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9 and upLands, Peoples, and Cultures
Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

This updated book includes new information on the distinctive blend of traditional and modern ways of life in Japan, the challenges faced by Japanese society today, and leisure activities such as manga and karaoke. Brilliant new photographs depict their homes, workplaces, and schools.

Other topics include:
-- family life
-- various Japanese workplaces
-- a day at a Japanese school
-- the Japanese language
-- popular sports such as baseball and sumo wrestling

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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. . . a special focus on the Japanese family and its role in Japanese society as a whole. History and culture provide important, basic background facts in a reference which includes many contemporary color photos and illustrations -- Children's Bookwatch, April 1994 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Taken from Chapter 3: Getting married An expensive union Japanese weddings are extremely costly. The groom's family pays for the reception because according to tradition, the bride's parents are giving their daughter to the husband's family. Reception guests usually give generous gifts of money to the bride and groom, but they receive presents from the newlyweds in return. Guests also enjoy a delicious feast and may even watch home movies starring the bride and groom as they were growing up. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co; Revised edition (December 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0778797449
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778797449
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,720,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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