Japanese Myths and Legends

Japanese Myths and Legends Synopsis

"In this title, early fluent readers will be captivated by Japanese legends. Read along as Izanagi and Izanami create the islands of Japan, Amaterasu lights the world, and Fujin and Raijin use their powers to save Japan from an invasion. Children can learn more about Japanese legends using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, and a spread highlighting the most important gods and goddesses and their roles and powers. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. Japanese Myths and Legends is part of Jump!'s Ancient Mythology series"--