Warriors: Samurai: Japan's Noble Servant-Warriors: Japan's Noble Servant-Warriors

Description

Samurai warriors are often thought of as stoic loners who wandered the land helping poor villagers fight against their oppressors. However although a few Samurai worked alone most of them considered it dishonorable. These highly-skilled warriors usually served a noble lord and they fought fiercely to protect their master's lands. Dynamic illustrations and fascinating tales of famous Samurai teach readers what life was like as a noble servant-warrior in Feudal Japan. 1. Easy-to-read text tells several high-interest stories about historical Samurai warriors their rise and fall in feudal Japan training armor weapons battle tactics and achievements. 2. Historical information conveyed through graphic novel storytelling grabs readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. 3. Provides readers with extra facts and a map highlighting the location of several historical battles and events involving Samurai warriors. 4. Discussion questions and writing prompts. 5. Read More and Internet Site resources.

cz Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children. Janos Orban grew up in Budapest, Hungary, where his love of art began at an early age. After graduating from an art high school, he went on to earn a degree from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. With a passion for illustration, Orban most enjoys designing characters and creating artwork for children's books. He has two daughters and a son, and currently lives and works with his family in a village near Budapest.

These highlighted real-life stories are particularly engaging, offering a vivid glimpse into the worlds described. Digital artwork is detailed, vibrant, and complements the text. Back matter includes additional facts, a time line, and questions for critical thinking that might help readers dig a little deeper. Engaging and packed with action, these titles will appeal to a wide range of readers.-- "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"