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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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Aztec Warriors

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 →

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British Redcoats

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 →

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Comanche Warriors

Comanche warriors were skilled horsemen who used speed and skill to execute raids in the 18th and 19th centuries. Pioneers feared them, and the United States Army did not want to fight them.… More →

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Gladiators

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 →

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Knights

In medieval times, knights could dominate any battlefield. Armed with swords, shields, spears, and lances, they rode their horses into battle and struck fear into their enemies. Readers will… More →

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Māori Warriors

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 →

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Mongol Warriors

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 →

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Ninja

Using shadows and darkness to their advantage, ninja were skilled assassins, spies, and warriors in feudal Japan. They used a variety of weapons and tools to complete many kinds of missions.… More →

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Pirates

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 →

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Samurai

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 →

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Shaolin Monks

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 →

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Spartans

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 →

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