Books in History's Fearless Fighters series

The native people of the Americas never had a chance against European soldiers. The troops of the conquistadors had guns and armor, not to mention new diseases! As readers are drawn through the bloody history of early settlement in the New World, theyll learn about the conquistadors wish for gold and to convert the native peoples to Christianity. Chapters focusing on major conquistadorsincluding de Coronado, Pizarro, Cortes, and moreincorporate major topics from the social studies curriculum. Full-color maps show the European domination of the Americas and enhance the main contents detailed account of what they found there.

Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai valued courage, benevolence, and respect above all else. Many took their own lives after breaking the code. This interesting part of Japanese history will draw in readers with its mystery, brutality, and cultural significance. Full-color photographs and historical images of real samurai give faces to these fearless fighters, and photographs of samurai weapons are impressive to modern eyes. Fascinating details about samurai training and the fighters influence on modern Japan will engage readers with both the nations history and present-day reality.

The Romans who fearlessly fought in the Colosseum had varied backgrounds. Some were slaves and criminals forced to fight to the death. Others trained and volunteered for the task. Their goal was clear from the first step in the arena: the floor was sandy, so blood would be easy to clean up. Gladiator combat is a common topic when discussing the Roman Empire. Readers of this volume, however, will discover all the incredible details of gladiator life from the porridge they ate to the muscle massages they received! A glossary of gladiator terms and a timeline complement the main content.