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
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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