Pines and Plains Libraries

Explores the real life of a pirate, revealing how they are recruited and what they eat while at sea, naming the parts of the ship, and introducing some of the world's most famous pirates.

"Adventurous readers can construct a pirate hook, a message in a bottle, gold doubloon cookies, and more using the step-by-step instructions and charming illustrations in this crafter's guide"--

Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which was published in 1883 when the horrors of piracy were fresh in the public mind.

Calling landlubbers and swashbucklers alike! Inside Out: Pirate Ship explores everything you need to take to the seas, from swabbing the deck to walking the plank. Alongside beautiful illustrations and photographs, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many nooks and crannies of the classic pirate ship. Though piracy's golden age was in the 1700s, many still long for a life searching for treasure. From famous pirates like Blackbeard and Captain...

"Exciting illustrations follow events in the life of Ching Shih. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--