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We go to school in Japan
We go to school in Japan describes a Japanese school year and covers a wide range of cross-curricular activities for young children.  

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ISBN 0954121708

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It shows the three types of writing signs and includes a photocopiable exercise.

 Language
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It shows Japanese numbers and includes a photocopiable page for children to write Japanese number patterns.

 Numeracy
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It introduces children to another culture and shows how children in Japan take part in running their school.

 Citizenship
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It gives instructions on how to make an origami samurai helmet.

 Design
   
"The Japanese numbering system is brilliant and I would buy the book for this feature alone."
Teacher of year1/year2
   
"The author is an experienced writer on Japan and both she and her photographer have lived there, so they are able to see its way of life from the inside. ......

Altogether a very well produced book which manages to include a variety of topics, an index, 'more information' and 'useful addresses and websites' within its small compass. The children depicted are from 3 to 12 years, covering pre-school and elementary schools in Japan. The illustrations are excellent; the text is clear and simple, so could be used at various stages. A good introduction to Japan by studying those who will influence itsfuture."
The School Librarian (Review by Joyce Banks.)

We go to school in Japan has been recognised by Japan 2001 - a celebration of the culture and lifestyle of Japan organised by the Embassy of Japan.

Coming soon: My Japan, an interactive CD-ROM for children, with activities, games and stories that extend and complement We go to school in Japan.
To find out more click My Japan.


School by a volcano

For top primary and lower secondary, this book was one of four in the Schools around the world series which won the Geographical Association's SILVER AWARD for its 'contribution to the understanding of interaction between people and place'. The author was living in Kyushu when Mount Fugen was erupting and in vivid text and pictures she describes the eruption and how it affected Number Three School. The book has a plan of the school and a class timetable. There are also sections describing food and language, school clubs and committees, festivals and outings.

 

  

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Small edition format. - Longman
ISBN 0582123143

XL Big Book edition - Longman
ISBN 0582339510

Australian edition -Longman Australia
ISBN 0582815541

    

Both books are written from a global viewpoint so that they will fit in with the curricula of countries throughout the world.

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