Yuma Public Library

Samurai are known for their strict code of honor! This title discusses the origin of samurai, their historical development, famous samurai, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and battles. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

In turbulent sixteenth-century Japan, orphaned Taro is taken in by a general serving the great warlord Takeda Shingen and grows up to become a samurai fighting for the enemies of his dead family.

Presents a brief introduction to Japanese Samurai, and includes information on their codes of conduct, weapons, fighting ethic, armor, and philosophy.

Jack is a samurai warrior, whose magical sword is enchanted "with the power of righteousness," who trains his body and his mind to confront Aku. Aku is an evil, shape-shifting wizard who dethroned Jack's emperor father. During their pitched battle, Aku dispatches Jack into the future through a time portal. The solitary warrior's single-minded quest is to find his way back to undo the devastation of Aku's tyrannical rule.

Brave samurai warriors served the lords of Japan and fought epic battles to protect their homeland. Journey back in time to learn about the code of honor followed by these skilled swordsman and how they prepared for combat.

Afro is out on a mission to seek revenge for the wrongful death of his father. A warrior who travels a solitary path encountering a myriad of enemies, friends, and challenges beyond imagination.

A group of young men set out to clean up the corruption in their town. They are joined by a scruffy, cynical samurai who doesn't fit their concept of how a warrior should look and act.

Simon St. George and his father, the last members of the Order of Dragonhunters, must join forces with a group of Japanese samurai to destroy the dragons in the Far East.

"Describes the science behind the armor, weapons, training, and tactics used by Samurai warriors in combat"--

This book introduces the Samurai warriors of old Japan, describing how they trained, how they fought, and how they died.