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4-6Edge Books: Warrior Science series.
These books describe the weapons, training, and tactics used by the respective warriors from history. Emphasis is placed on how elements of physical science, such as weight, balance, and force, affected what and how weapons and armor were used. Diagrams, (hokey) photographs of reenactors, and illustrations will help readers visualize the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Warrior Science titles: Gladiator Science and Ninja Science.