This is one in a series called “Spotlight on My Country” and is nicely organized for newly independent readers. The table of contents and an ending glossary and index make access to information easy to use in classrooms or at home. The book features an overview of the country, including its geographical location, features of the land, animals and plants of the nation, and key historical events (including the dropping of the atomic bombs in 1945). Japanese culture is discussed through the perspective of children, telling about special celebration days and artifacts, such as dolls and kites.