Cornerstones of freedom. Second series. Discusses the mass relocation of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II, profiling individuals such as Daniel Inouye, Yoshiko Uchida, and George Takei.

Describes many things that originated in Japan, including inventions, art, food, fashion, furniture, toys, animals, musical instruments, and sports.

Colorful illustrations and simple labels make learning Japanese fun.

"Legendary photographers Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams all photographed the Japanese American incarceration, but with different approaches-and different results. This nonfiction picture book for middle grade readers examines the Japanese-American incarceration-and the complexity of documenting it-through the work of these three photographers"--