Japan, 1853: When Commodore Matthew Perry and his ships arrive in Edo Bay, Yoshi wishes he were able to be a samurai, so he could fight "the barbarians from the West." Author's note. Glossary. Selected bibliography. Black-and-white period illustrations and photographs.
Topics Adventure and adventurers. Japan. Americans in Japan. Friendship. Seafaring life. Samurai. Manjiro Nakahama (1827-1898). Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858). History of Japan, Restoration, 1853-1870.
SRC Level 5.400000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 820L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-09-14
JLG Release Date Jan 2016
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
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