Mysteries of the Shark Hunters: Jomon Japan

$5.99

Did you know……

In the Stone Age, brave hunters in Japan took handmade harpoons and went out on the ocean in search of dolphins, whales, and sharks.

Did you know they were the first people to have dogs for pets?

Did you know they made the oldest clay pots in the world?

Did you know we learned about them from their poop?

Come meet the Shark Hunters and learn their ancient secrets!

This book is an excellent companion to Jomon Unboxed (Ancient Japan) to combine hands-on learning and engaging literature.

Our Leveled Readers feature a helpful dual rating system:

Reading Levels:

  • A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educators
  • B) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independence

Theme Levels:

  • 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories
  • 2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes
  • 3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes 

This title is a B1.

$5.99

Description

Discover the Fascinating World of Jomon Japan

Take a journey back to ancient Japan and explore the world of the Jomon people, one of the earliest cultures in human history. This engaging, easy-to-read book is perfect for young readers ages 5-9, homeschoolers, and educators eager to explore early Japanese life.

The Jomon were Stone Age hunter-gatherers who braved the seas in search of dolphins, whales, and sharks. In this book, children will learn incredible facts about their adventurous lifestyle, including how they created some of the first clay pots in the world and domesticated dogs.

With vibrant storytelling and accessible language, this book brings history to life. Whether read independently or shared aloud, it offers a window into one of Japan’s indigenous cultures.

What Kids Will Discover in Jomon Japan:

  • How the Jomon people hunted and gathered food to survive
  • Their craftsmanship in creating beautiful swirled pottery, some over 10,000 years old
  • Their connection with animals, including the first dogs to live alongside humans
  • How they braved the ocean to hunt large sea animals

Designed with young readers in mind, the book is perfect for classrooms, homeschooling families, and independent reading time. Educators and parents will appreciate the book’s clear structure, engaging visuals, and the blend of storytelling with historical facts. Young readers will enjoy hunting for each detail in the full-spread village scene.

Why Choose This Book?

  • Ideal for children ages 5-9 interested in ancient history and world cultures
  • A wonderful resource for homeschoolers, educators, and parents
  • Makes learning about history fun, accessible, and engaging

Step into Jomon Japan and uncover the incredible story of a people who shaped early Japanese history.

Lexile: 570L 

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Ideal For: Kids, parents, homeschoolers, and educators interested in ancient history and early Japanese cultures.

Our Leveled Readers feature a helpful dual rating system:

Reading Levels:

  • A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educators
  • B) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independence

Theme Levels:

  • 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories
  • 2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes
  • 3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes

This story is a B1.

eBook available on Amazon

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