For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. AGES: 7 to 9 Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding