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100 FACTS - SAMURAI is bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the rise of these Japanese warriors. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts - Samurai covers key topics about these respected fighting figures in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Samurai: Being a samurai and serving under a warlord Following the strict rules of the bushido code and warrior training Periods of war and the decline of the samurai Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Left-handed children born to samurai families had their left arms tied up, forcing them to become right-handed. Tokugawa Ieyasu, leader of the Tokugawa clan in the 1500s, didn't like shaved heads he said it spoiled the look of a head when it was cut off! In the Star Wars movies, the costume of Darth Vader was inspired by samurai armor. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Quiz question: When was the Battle of Nagashino? Design your own samurai mon (family crest) by looking at traditional examples from this book to get ideas! Design a long, thin samurai flag. Make the design simple with bold colors.