Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Japan - home of majestic Mount Fuji, ancient warriors called samurai, and the long-standing sport of sumo wrestling. Readers will learn about Japan's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Japan's population and total area, as well as images of the Japanese flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Japan Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.