Emily Arnold McCully.  Beautiful Warrior:  The Legend of the Nun's

Kung Fu  Tells the story of two unlikely kung fu masters and how their skill in martial arts saves them both.

Anne F. Rockwell.  Chip and the Karate Kick

Chip starts taking karate lessons to be like the hero of his favorite television show, but his impatience to earn a belt gets in the way of learning the true spirit of karate.

Jerry Pinkney.  Jojo's Flying Side Kick

Everyone gives Jojo advice on how to perform in order to earn her yellow belt in tae kwon do class, but in the end she figures it out for herself.

Mary Leary.  Karate Girl

Hoping to protect her younger brother from school bullies, a girl begins taking karate classes.

Carol Nevius.  Karate Hour

Rhyming text portrays the exuberance of an hour of karate class. Includes nonfiction information at end.

Gary Hellman.  The Karate Way

A boy describes his experiences learning karate, especially how it has increased his self-confidence.

Mercer Mayer.  There are Monsters Everywhere

A boy who is certain that his house is filled with monsters takes a karate class in order to vanquish them.

Jim K. Thomas.  Comic Book Heroes

When Michelangelo discovers his favorite comic book heroes are real, he helps them combat the enemy, using an idea from one of their past adventures.

Elizabeth Levy.  The Karate Class Mystery

When someone takes Justin's karate belt, his friends in Invisible Inc. try to determine a motive as they investigate the mystery.

J-P Chanda.  Turtle Rescue

April learns how the turtles became ninjas and enlists their help against the bank-robbing Mousers of Dr. Stockman.

Phyllis Shalant.  Beware of Kissing Lizard Lips

Zach is small for a sixth-grader and the girls at school make fun of him, but when one girl in his class starts showing him some tae kwon do moves and teaching him about martial arts, things begin to change.

Don Trembath.  The Big Show

The Big Show centers on boys who compete in a karate tournament.

Adeline Yen Mah.  Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon

Society  During the Japanese occupation of parts of China, twelve-year-old Ye Xian is thrown out of her father's and stepmother's home, joins a martial arts group, and tries to help her aunt and the Americans in their struggle against the Japanese invaders.

Stephanie True Peters.  Day of the Dragon

While studying kung fu to try to overcome his clumsiness, Mark learns something that may interfere with his friends' plans for a group Halloween costume.

Don Trembath.  Frog Face and the Three Boys

Principal "Frog Face" Duncan enrolls three boys with behavior problems--overweight, smart-mouthed Charlie Cairns, angry Sidney Martin, and shy Jeffrey Stewart--in his son Willie's karate class.

Nancy E. Krulik.  Karate Katie

Kevin is so involved in karate he does not have time for anything, including his friends, but then Katie turns into him during his big karate competition.

Wendy Wax.  Meet Leatherhead

The Turtles get a big surprise when they meet Leatherhead, a mutated crocodile who was accidentally exposed to the Utrom's green ooze. As the Turtles listen to Leatherhead's story, they get another surprise when an old enemy emerges from the shadows.

James Gelsey.  Scooby-Doo and the Karate Caper

Scooby and Shaggy can't believe it when they hear their favorite restaurant, Louie's Pizza Parlor, is about to close down. It turns out a creepy karate creature has been scaring away all of Louie's customers. Now, for once in their lives, Scooby and Shaggy are determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. After all, nothing better get between the two chums and their pizza!

Dawn Barnes.  Seven Wheels of Power

Four youngsters from a hometown karate school are secretly part of an elite club that must defend the world against an evil power.

Laurie Myers.  Surviving Brick Johnson

Afraid of getting maimed for making fun of Brick, the husky new kid in his fifth-grade class, Nick decides that even his baseball collection will not protect him so he signs up for karate class, despite his little brother's reassurances that Brick is not a bully.

Laura Santoro.  Aikido for Kids

An introduction to the martial art of aikido which comes from Japan and which demonstrates how one's spirit can be brought into harmony with the world.

Ann Gaines.  Composite Guide to Martial Arts

Provides a historical overview of martial arts, explaining the various forms of this activity.

Pamela Randall.  Ju Jitsu

Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.

Paul Collins.  Judo

This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. Discover how this discipline differs from others and learn the etiquette expected to be followed while in the 'dojo.'

Pamela Randall.  Judo

Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.

Robin L. Rielly.  Karate for Kids

The "Martial Arts for Kids series will help kids to start learning about specific disciplines and prepare them for practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals. With over 50 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed exercises, these books are the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

Paul Collins.  Karate

This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. Learn about the beginning of Karate in Japan.

Pamela Randall.  Karate

Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.

Paul Collins.  Kung Fu

This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. This discipline that arose out of China has an ancient history that long predates the popularity of Kung Fu movies.

Laura Scandiffio.  The Martial Arts Book

The history, spiritual side and many styles of the different martial arts are presented along with how the practiced has changed over time.

Bob Knotts.  Martial Arts

Introduces judo, karate, and several other martial arts, highlighting safety and the mental discipline involved.

David Mitchell.  Martial Arts

An illustrated guide to the history and techniques of a variety of martial arts including judo, tae kwon do, karate, and aikido.

Paul Collins.  Ninjutsu

A close-up look at ancient and popular martial arts.

Paul Collins.  Taekwondo

This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. Find out how this martial art started in Korea and see pictures of different techniques being demonstrated.

Stuart Alve Olson.  Tai Chi for Kids

Teaches the basics of the ancient Chinese exercise of Tai Chi through a story, illustrations, and simple, step-by-step directions.