History

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 →

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 →

Avast, me hearty, or ye’ll be walkin’ the plank! – or so we’d like to think. Pirates had a host of punishments for their unlucky captives, but walking the plank is likely just a myth. Learn… 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 →

Young Spartans left home at seven years old to begin their military training. They were desensitized to pain and hunger and encouraged to steal when they needed to. Readers will discover the… 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 →

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 →

The samurai were the warrior class of feudal Japan for hundreds of years. They led other soldiers to war on the battlefield, and their weapons and armor made them formidable opponents.… More →

Vikings were skilled warriors, explorers, and shipbuilders. For over 300 years, they ruled seas and lands throughout northern Europe. This title presents the history of the Vikings, the… More →

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 →