SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Gladiators Knights Pirates Samurai

by Kate RIGGS
978-1-60818-000-4.
COPY ISBN
K-Gr 2—Warriors are a source of fascination for children, and these titles make historical fighters accessible to students just beginning to read on their own. The text and design of the books are spare, and vocabulary words are introduced unobtrusively. Pronunciation assistance is included within the texts. The illustrations are reproductions of historical artwork, lending the books a feeling of maturity that independent readers will appreciate. The concepts are simple, but introduced without oversimplification that might lead to misunderstandings. These are excellent introductions—and fun to read aloud.
These books provide very brief, superficial histories of the title warriors. Details such as battle costumes (chain mail for knights, helmets for gladiators), weapons, and training may be of interest to readers. The texts are accessible but choppy. The many artwork reproductions are well chosen. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Warriors titles: Gladiators and Knights.
Reviewed by Alana Joli Abbott , Apr 01, 2011

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