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Pirates

Name: Pirates
ISBN: 9780746074411

By Catriona Clarke

Pirates weren’t all ruthless rogues—discover who joined their crews and what they hid.

informative swashbuckling accessible illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction History Adventure

What is Pirates about?

Step aboard a pirate ship and discover what life was really like on the high seas. Learn why people became pirates, how the pirate code worked and what happened during the Golden Age of Piracy. Meet the crew, explore their clothes and weapons, find out how pirates attacked ships and hid their booty, and discover famous pirates, including women who disguised themselves as men. Packed with clear explanations, photographs and illustrations, this lively introduction reveals the truth behind pirate legends.

About the author

Catriona Clarke is a talented author who loves writing fun and interesting books for children. She has written many fantastic non-fiction books, including titles in the popular Usborne series. Catriona enjoys making facts exciting and easy to understand, helping young readers discover the wonders of the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2006

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