Himeji Castle
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.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| BISACS | JNF007020 |
| Genre | Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2005 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Castles, Palaces & Tombs |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781597160018 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Dewey | 952'.02 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.1 |
| Lexile Reading Level | 650 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts Level | 4.3 |
| AR Quiz Number | 86435 |
| Author | Jacqueline A. Ball |
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Detailed maps |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Table of contents |
| Timeline of key events |
| Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
