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Follows Isabel, the best bunjitsu artist in her class, as she makes friends, faces her fears, and more.

Nina has always been quick, sneaky, and very independent, a Ninja baby--but then her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master, and Nina has to reconsider her strategy.

Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, Jack employs his marital arts training to complete a secret mission that ends with a surpise.

Did ninja really use shuriken, or throwing stars? Did female ninja carry fans made of steel? Find out what is myth and what is fact while exploring the tools and weapons of the ninja.

People train in the martial art of karate to strengthen their bodies and minds. Many can kick and punch with enough force to break wooden boards in half! Young readers will discover how karate has evolved from a fighting method into a popular sport. Kiai!

Most people imagine ninja as figures clothed in black, scaling a castle wall for a covert mission. But how did ninja actually live their lives? Uncover the secrets and truth of living life as a ninja.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world's top fighter in her weight class. With nine of her twelve wins taking place in under a minute, Ronda is considered one of MMA's biggest superstars. Her journey to success started at the 2008 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in judo. Learn more about how this impressive fighter became known as one of the most...

"¡Ji YA! Cuando Pedro ve un dibujo animado sobre ninjas, tiene muchos deseos de ser un ninja. Por eso está muy entusiasmado cuando su papá lo lleva a tomar lecciones de karate. Tiene Pedro todo lo que necesita para ser un ninja?"--Page 4 of cover. Pedro enters the same karate class that his friends Katie and JoJo attend, and learns some of the ninja moves that he admires in the movies.

Get ready to explore karate! Through leveled text, this title covers the practice of Kihon, Kata, and Kumite, defines the different forms, and highlights karate competition. Readers will find features that spotlight an accomplished athlete, common moves, and belt achievements. Learn the basics of this ancient martial art through this engaging title. Kiai!

Isabel is back! The best bunjitsu artist in her class, she can throw farther, kick higher, and hit harder than any-bunny else. But, her strongest weapon is her mind! With even more fun, adventures, and wisdom than before, Bunjitsu Bunny's Best Move by author/artist John Himmelman continues to charm in this beguilingly funny chapter book series on one bunny's feats in martial arts. The lively story about a kind and wise rabbit, with two-color illustrations,...