Samurai Science

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Published 1 August 2016
Samurai warriors were experts in hand-to-hand combat and fighting from horseback. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped the samurai to become some of the greatest warriors in history.

Ninja Science

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Published 1 August 2016
Ninja warriors were masters of stealth and disguise. They could quickly defeat their enemies without raising the alarm. They may not have realized it, but they owed their success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped ninjas achieve success in their secret missions.

Throughout history, warriors have fought fiercely in battle. But achieving victory often required more than just superior strength. Science often played a major role in deciding a warrior's fate. Take a closer look at the weapons, armour and battle strategies used by warriors in the past and learn how science was often the secret behind their success.