The Japanese Graded Reader series meets the need of the learners of Japanese who want to learn and enjoy reading/listening in Japanese. Each reader is written and edited with care to every detail so you can enjoy reading and absorb tons of Japanese without a dictionary. -Five levels for the beginning to intermediate learners. Ranges from folk tales, fiction, biographies, history, and culture. -Every kanji has its reading printed next to it, and also every katakana up to Level 3. -Vocabulary and grammar are controlled throughout. -Vocabulary outside the control list are made clear through paraphrasing and/or illustrations. -CD recording with sound effects makes reading, listening and shadowing much fun. This is the second half of our beginner level textbook series featuring 1,500 to 2,500 characters and 500 vocabulary words per volume. Level 2 offers more challenging vocabulary and grammar and longer reading passages. (Includes 5 volum