Add up the money in a wallet full of yen, fold an origami hat, and follow a maze through the sights of Kyoto These and other playful activities for children ages 6 to 10 offer a warm welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun. A host of crosswords, jumbles, cryptograms, spot-the-differences, and other puzzles acquaint kids with Japanese geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals.

Head south of the border to explore a sunny world of puzzles and fun facts Welcome to Mexico, land of tropical rain forests, volcanoes, deserts, and beaches -- and a vibrant array of ancient and modern traditions. This book introduces kids ages 6 to 10 to fascinating aspects of Mexican geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals. Puzzles and activities range from dot-to-dots, crosswords, and spot-the-differences to easy directions for making pinatas and maracas. Cute illustrations offer plenty of opportunities for coloring.