Every male in the Aztec civilization received military training. The most feared fighters on the battlefields were eagle warriors and jaguar warriors. This title explores the history of these More →
History's Greatest Warriors
From silent assassins to battle-hungry soldiers, this series focuses on the most effective and deadly warriors from throughout history. Readers will learn about the methods, weapons, and discipline that made each warrior successful. They will also discover why, despite their skills, each of these warriors disappeared from the world.
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For over 200 years, the British redcoats were the most feared infantry on Earth. The discipline with which they fought was enough to defeat almost any foe. Readers will learn about the… More →
Wealthy ancient Romans got their kicks at the arena, where convicted criminals, slaves, and prisoners of war were pitted against each other in physical combat. The contenders were called… More →
Māori warriors would unnerve the enemy with their dances called haka. The peruperu was a war haka performed before battle. In it, the warriors would wave their weapons and contort their faces More →
Mongol warriors were expert archers. They used this skill in battle, where opponents met a slew of arrows born of Mongol cunning and craft. “Howling” arrows whistled as they descended into… More →
Qigong is the force behind the Shaolin monks’ physical and mental prowess. It is their mastery of qi, or energy flow, that allows them to execute superhuman feats. Young readers will be… More →
The tactics of Zulu warriors made the Zulu nation one of the most powerful in Africa. In their most famous battle, they defeated an army of British soldiers. This book explores the history of More →