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Gr 5–7—Though each of these books has a similar structure, offering an introduction, a brief history, and expectations for students who begin taking classes, the execution is uneven. Ellis's titles are outstanding, using an approachable voice without fictionalizing and presenting the history of each art in a way that makes it feel relevant. Kendo also includes brief descriptions of other sword (and stick) arts, though Ellis does not smoothly segue from her discussion of kendo to these other arts. Karate ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More