The ninja stood still in the shadows. Very still. Footsteps approached, and he held his breath. First two guards, then the warlord. He quickly threw two shuriken, which brushed the guards' necks as if a fly had flown by. Learn all about what makes a great ninja in Fearless Warriors: Ninja. Discover the customs and traditions, the training and the stars of the most secret profession of Japan.

The series examines some of history's most fearless fighters. It looks at their training, weapons and fighting methods, as well as examining some of their most famous battles and fiercest warriors. Each title has sections focusing on aspects of their training, their battles or biographies of individual warriors. A useful timeline and a quiz to test your knowledge are at the back of each book. Ideal for readers aged 9 and up.

This book is part of a book series called Fearless Warriors .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Rupert Matthews, is an experienced writer and editor of children's books, and specializes in works on history.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Secret killers
• 1: Recruiting ninja
• 1: Ninja missions
• 1: Focus on - Great ninja
• 1: Ninjutsu
• 1: Ninja weapons
• 1: What Happened when?
• 1: What do you know?
• 1: Further information
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Index and answers