Samurai Science: Armor, Weapons, and Battlefield Strategy

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

Samurai warriors were experts in hand-to-hand combat and fighting from horseback. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped the samurai to become some of the greatest warriors in history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666309690
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Series:	Warrior Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Marcia Amidon Lusted has written 200 books and over 600 magazine articles for young readers of all ages. She also writes and edits for adults and works in sustainable development. Visit www.adventuresinnonfiction.com for more about her books.

Table of Contents

The Battle of Kurikara — A second skin — Legendary weapons — Training to fight — Battlefield tactics.

Interviews

1. High-interest subject matter engages struggling readers’ interests. 2. Teaches readers both historical information and scientific principles used by warriors. 3. Charts and diagrams provide extra help for comprehension of scientific concepts.