{"product_id":"9781848102989","title":"100 facts SAMURAI","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Facts Samurai covers key topics about these respected fighting figures in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential topics covered in 100 Facts Samurai:\u003cbr\u003e• Being a samurai and serving under a warlord\u003cbr\u003e• Following the strict rules of the bushido code and warrior training\u003cbr\u003e• Periods of war and the decline of the samurai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts:\u003cbr\u003e• Left-handed children born to samurai families had their left arms tied up, forcing them to become right-handed. \u003cbr\u003e• 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! \u003cbr\u003e• In the Star Wars movies, the costume of Darth Vader was inspired by samurai armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities to make learning accessible and interactive include:\u003cbr\u003e• Quiz question: When was the Battle of Nagashino?\u003cbr\u003e• Design your own samurai mon (family crest) by looking at traditional examples from this book to get ideas!\u003cbr\u003e• Design a long, thin samurai flag. Make the design simple with bold colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: John Malam\u003cbr\u003eConsultant: Fiona Macdonald\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eAge: 6+\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 9 X 12\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback with holographic foil\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781848102989\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miles Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096645341424,"sku":"9781848102989","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781848102989","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}