McClellan, Ray. Maori Warriors. Scholastic/ Childrens Press 24p $15.95 978-1-60014-745-6 elem Series:
History's Greatest Warriors. (Scholastic/Childrens) VG-BNes
The Maoris of New Zealand were truly
one of the fiercest of the warrior tribes.
This slim volume offers an excellent insight into the life of Maori
warriors through discussions of their battles, training, equipment, and final
decline with their adoption of English muskets, which helped decimate their numbers. The book is profusely illustrated with
photographs of contemporary Maoris recreating their cultural mores through
their tattoos and clothing. Maori words
are explained in the context of the chapters and there is an English glossary at
the end,
as well as a bibliography of books and web sites. The book will serve both as a fascinating
look at an unusual people and a high-low introduction to a little-studied area of the
world. This excellent
series contains fourteen titles that describe some of the most fearsome
warriors around the world. It is highly
recommended for elementary and middle schools. -– Susan Ogintz
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