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Title:
How to be a samurai warrior
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Summary:
"How would you like to join a fearsome fighting force and serve as a Samurai? Your main duties will include: leaving your home to fight if your daimyo summons you - following "the way of the warrior" (rules of Samurai behavior) - studying ancient wisdom, writing poetry, and admiring art. Apply in writing to your local daimyo or to the shogun's court. Imagine that you are living in ancient Japan. Samurai warriors are among the most respected people in your society-that is what you want to be! How do you become a Samurai? Do you have what it takes? The reader will learn exactly what the requirements for being a Samurai are. What kind of families do warriors come from? What sort of training do they get? The Samurai developed a tradition of values and personal conduct. They valued horsemanship, skill with the bow, strong self-discipline, and bravery. Above all, they prized total obedience and loyalty to their lords, and personal honor. If the Samurai were dishonored, they would consider it a duty to commit ritual suicide. You'll want to know what sort of weapons you'll need. Samurai sleep with their swords! And you'll be required to provide your own armor. What sort of campaigns will you fight in? Where will you live? How will you be paid? How will you advance in rank? Will you be married? All of your questions will be answered to prepare you for the job interview section at the end of the book-a clever way to test if you are ready to become a Samurai!"--From source other than the Library of Congress
Other Title:
Samurai warrior
Year Published:
2005
Physical Description:
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents:
What you should know -- Do you come from a samurai family? -- What have you learned so far? -- Dare you handle deadly weapons? -- Can you afford armour? -- Do you have the right attitude? -- Will you be loyal to your lord? -- Could you cope on campaign? -- Would you like to live in a castle? -- Could you survive a siege? -- Would you want to visit a town? -- Would you get the top job? -- What are the long-term prospects?
Reading Grade level:
5.3
Age Interest level:
Gr. 3-7
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Program Information:
ESL/ OPP
Geographic Term:
ISBN:
9780792236184
Publisher:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2005.