Karate
Kids' Guides
In its early days, karate was a way for Japanese peasants to defend themselves. Now, it's used in popular movies and remains an exciting martial art. Explore the history of karate, and read about some of the strikes, kicks, and blocks a karataka uses. Discover the mental harmony and physical discipline required for the 'way of the empty hand.'
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-61473-504-5
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$39.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | High Interest |
| Copyright | 2004 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2004-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF024120, JNF024040, JNF054000 |
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| Dewey | 796.815 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | Y |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.7 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 75881 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | howstuffworks Karate Angels USA Karate Federation |
- The Peasant's Art
- A Monk Gives Birth to a Fighting Art
- Karate Training Methods
- The Karate Arsenal
- The Way of the Empty Hand
- Mastering Yourself...And Other Weapons
- Glossary
- Timeline
- Find Out more
- Index
