Amaterasu is the Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu explores this goddess's story and why she is one of the most important Shinto gods today. Easytoread text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.