From the series Cities Through Time
Tokyo
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Cities Through Time
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
ReviewedTake a trip to Tokyo with this fun title! Starting from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village named Edo, readers will visit important periods in Tokyo’s history to learn how it became the city it is today. Vibrant illustrations accompany the narrative nonfiction text, while a timeline summarizes important dates. A Mission Goals feature prepares readers, while questions prompt them to think beyond the text. Beginning readers will love seeing Tokyo’s transformation from village to metropolis in this engaging title!
Blastoff Jimmy leads readers on a mission to learn about famous cities around the world. Mission goals at the beginning of the book set a purpose for reading, like learning about different periods in history and groups that have lived in the city being discussed. Brightly colored illustrations show people, art and architecture, and other iconic images of the city. Short paragraphs cover highlights of major time periods in the city’s history such as the fall of Tenochtitlán or the reign of Emperor Augustus. Glossary terms are bolded within the text and may also appear as labels in the illustrations. Back matter includes a time line, a world map with the city’s location circled, reflection questions, an activity to extend learning, and suggestions for further reading. The Factsurfer website offers additional resources. VERDICT A useful series for primary grades comparing past and present.
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