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Product Identifiers
PublisherCapstone
ISBN-101543559298
ISBN-139781543559293
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038737481
Product Key Features
Book TitleNinjas : Japan's Stealthy Secret Agents
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicHistory / Military & Wars, Military / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / History, History / Asia
IllustratorYes, Db, Silvio
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, History
AuthorMatt Chandler
Book SeriesGraphic History: Warriors Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight0.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2018-031869
ReviewsEducational 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., 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.
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey DecimalE
Grade ToFourth Grade
Table Of ContentStealthy, skilled Shinobi -- The rise of "Demon Hanzo" -- Sarutobi's deadly mission -- Fuma Kotaro, ninja giant -- Kunoichi, fierce female warriors -- The fall of the Iga -- More about ninjas -- Glossary -- Read more -- Critical thinking questions -- Internet sites -- Index.
SynopsisWhen 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.
LC Classification NumberUB271.J3C53 2019
