The World Of The Pirate [Hardcover]

Val Garwood (Author), Richard Berridge (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 1997 | Grade Level: 5 and up

Explore the world of the pirate…as he goes about his everyday life aboard ship, as he ruthlessly attacks treasure ships and as he spends his looted spoils on land.

In The World of the Pirate dramatic panoramas of bloodthirsty battles, accurate pictures of weapons, tool and ships, cameos of famous pirates and glimpses of everyday life are all created in the outstanding illustrations.

Discover what weapons a pirate carried, what plunder he sole, what kinds of ships he used and where he hid out after a successful raid. Enjoy the colorful life stories of some notorious pirates and find out how the 'golden age' of piracy eventually came to an end.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7?This concise but quite complete book covers the lucrative action of pirates; their adherence to democratic principles; their routines and lives at sea; illness, injury, and discipline; as well as the differences between pirates, privateers, and buccaneers. Fascinating information emerges, such as the fact that their strict list of rules became our modern "Roberts' Rules of Order." Colorful illustrations enliven every page and help to organize the text into self-contained units within a larger context. The "Who's Who" at the end gives a brief overview of some famous pirates. This title is useful for reports as well as for general reading. A multidimensional view of this group of very colorful figures.?Edith Ching, Parrott Library, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
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From Booklist

Gr. 3^-6. There is an enduring and ongoing fascination with pirates and their exploits. Pirates constructed their own social order and code of conduct, which made their world an orderly place, even as they operated outside of the larger society. This rich history of piracy begins with the ancient Greeks and Romans and goes on to discuss both pirates' lives in general and pirates such as Captain Kidd and Blackbeard in particular. Female pirates, most notably Anne Bonny and Mary Read, were thought to be as ruthless as their male counterparts. There's plenty here on what pirates ate, how they cared for the sick, and the tools of their trade. Full-color illustrations and interesting design elements add appeal to this rousing history. Denia Hester

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books; 1st edition (February 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872262812
• ISBN-13: 978-0872262812
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,001,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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