Ashigaru 1467 - 1649

The ashigaru were the foot soldiers of old Japan. Although recruited first to swell an army's numbers and paid only by loot, the samurai began to realise their worth, particularly with arquebuses and spears, until well-trained ashigaru made up a vital part of any samurai army. This book tells the story of the ashigaru for the first time, their origins, recruitment training and use in war. Stephen Turnbull draws on previously untranslated Japanese sources and unpublished illustrations that show the range of ashigaru activity, from sailors to catapult artillery men as well as the disciplined ranks of warriors that they had become.

Samurai 1550 - 1600

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only because of the political effects of the chaos but also due to the changes in warfare that occurred. In 1542 the Portuguese introduced the matchlock musket into Japanese warfare, and this book traces the effect that this important innovation had on the samurai. Life outside the field of battle is also examined, making this an unmissable book for those interested in this brave warrior caste.

This workbook is designed to supplement the Language Skills Practice workbook by providing additional instruction and practice to students who have not yet mastered the rules and topics. The worksheets in this workbook provide additional instruction, practice, and reinforcement for Language Skills Practice.
An answer key is included.

By pairing a fiction and nonfiction book on the same theme and packaging them with copies of the provided questions and activities, teachers and librarians can send students off with take-home science learning packets perfect for independent learning and family fun. Organized into 60 topics to coordinate with the Core Knowledge Curriculum, the guide's themes are integral to any elementary program.

The Complete Guide to Indoor Gardening

This enticing book depicts plants growing in decorative containers and in real-life settings in the home. The houseplant doctor section offers a key for diagnosing problems.