HISTORY
Riggs, Kate

Samurai

(4) K-3 Great Warriors series. This book provides a very brief, superficial history of the "warriors who fought...to protect their master and his land." Details such as training (beginning at age seven), weapons (ranging from bows and arrows to metal folding fans), and battle costumes may be of interest to readers. The text is accessible but choppy. The many artwork reproductions are well chosen. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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