Unit 13: Soldiers and Armies Reference Books

List of Reference books to go with Unit 13 of Big Ideas through History which covers Ancient Armies; Shogun, Shinobi, and Samurai; Knights; and the Mongol Empire.

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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.

(affiliate links)	Section 37: ———————— Ancient Armies	Section 38: ———————— Shogun, Shinobi, and Samurai	Section 39: ———————– Knights	Peoples XIII: ———————— Mongol Empire
300 Heroes: The Battle of Thermopylae
Ancient Roman War and Weapons
DK Eyewitness Books: Arms and Armor
Going to War in Roman Times
The Greek and Persian Wars 500-323 BC
How to Be a Roman Soldier
Going to War in Ancient Greece
A History of Ancient Weapons for Kids
How to Be a Samurai Warrior
The Samurai Handbook: From weapons and wars to history and heroes
A Shogun’s Guide (How-To Guides for Fiendish Rulers)
100 Things You Should Know about Samurai
Japan Under the Shoguns, 1185-1868
Samurai, Shoguns, and Soldiers: The Rise of the Japanese Military
Samurai (History’s Warriors)
Real Samurai
DK Eyewitness Books: Knight
Knights (History’s Warriors)
Days of the Knights: A Tale of Castles and Battles
Knight Survival Guide
Medieval Knights (See Through History)
Knightology: A True Account of the Most Valiant Knights
Knights
A Genuine and Moste Authentic Guide: Knight: A Noble Guide for Young Squires
Empire Of The Mongols (Great Empires of the Past)
Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
Mongols (Fearsome Fighters)
The Culture of the Mongols
Mongol Warriors
Genghis Khan: Fierce Mongolian Conqueror
Genghis Khan (Junior Biographies from Ancient Civilizations)
Mongols (History’s Fearless Fighters)