The fifth in the Wildlife of the World series of children's books, reveals the surprisingly variety of creatures that live on the incredible chain of pacific islands that make up Japan.

Famous for advanced technology and crowded, space-age cities, not many people realise three-quarters of Japan is covered in wild mountains and dense forest… all teeming with strange and wonderful animal life! From unique, endemic birds and exotic insects of the steamy, sub-tropical south, to majestic bears and dancing cranes in the chilly, frozen north... and in between, giant salamanders, cheeky snow monkeys and a whole host more!

In this book wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown combines dozens of colour photos with interesting facts and links to interactive media, all taken during his travels in in this fascinating, oriental country.