Warriors: Ninjas: Japan's Stealthy Secret Agents: Japan's Stealthy Secret Agents

Description

When thinking about Ninjas people often picture deadly killers wearing black clothing. However while ninjas could be fierce and skilled warriors they weren't just assassins who sneaked around in the dark. They more often worked as spies and secret agents who gathered intelligence and information on enemy clans. Dynamic illustrations and engaging tales of ninja warriors teach readers what it was like to be a stealthy secret agent in Medieval Japan. 1. Easy-to-read text tells several high-interest stories about historical ninjas their rise and fall in Medieval Japan training weapons armor 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 Ninja agents. 4. Discussion questions and writing prompts. 5. Read More and Internet Site resources.

Matt Chandler is a newspaper editor and freelance journalist from New York. Matt grew up in a family of hunters and developed his love of the outdoors early in life as a Boy Scout. Matt has been writing professionally since 1996. The New York Press Association named him an award-winning writer in 2007 and 2010. Silvio dB is a freelance comic artist and Illustrator from Brazil and a 2012 Eagle Award: New Visionaries winner. Silvio has illustrated projects for several publishers, including Image Comics, Snap Comics, and Capstone Press. You can learn more about Silvio and see more of his work at www.silviodb.daportfolio.com.

Educational text appears in small boxes within individual panels and is supported by thought bubbles and speech balloons that express the characters' ideas. . . .Back matter adds helpful details about both geography and the time span--sometimes surprisingly brief--in which each kind of fighter was active. These books will draw visual learners and history buffs into a high-interest aspect of medieval Japan and Europe. . . .these books present an exciting window into history.-- "Booklist" 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"