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2016., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 355.5 48 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History's fearless fightersSummary Note: "Today, many people use the word 'ninja' to describe being particularly good or stealthy about something. But ninjas were real Japanese fighters! Most active from about 1450 to just after 1600, ninjas were highly trained, silent killers. Readers learn to parse the truth from the legends about ninjas through detailed historical content, including the 18 skills ninjas of the 1700s were taught. A colorful layout and up-close photographs of ninja weapons enhance the high-interest topic and emphasize the amazing truths of these fearless fighters throughout history"--Provided by the publisher.
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Call No: 952 MATTHEWS Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History's fearless fightersSummary Note: An introduction to ninja, covering their recruitment, missions, weapons, and other related topics.
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Juvenile Call No: 355 MATTHEWS Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History's fearless fightersSummary Note: Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai valued courage, benevolence, and respect above all else. Many took their own lives after breaking the code. This interesting part of Japanese history will draw in readers with its mystery, brutality, and cultural significance. Full-color photographs and historical images of real samurai give faces to these fearless fighters, and photographs of samurai weapons are impressive to modern eyes. Fascinating details about samurai training and the fighters' influence on modern Japan will engage readers with both the nation's history and present-day reality.