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Pirate

Name: Pirate
ISBN: 9781405309820

By Deborah Lock

Pirates weren’t all outlaws—discover who followed rules, hunted treasure and flew mysterious flags.

informative · adventurous · visual · historical

Genres

Non-fiction History Photography

What is Pirate about?

Step aboard and discover the real world of pirates. Meet the sailors who sailed the seas as pirates, privateers and buccaneers, and learn how they attacked ships, searched for treasure and followed their own rules. Find out what pirate flags meant, explore life aboard a ship and discover why Blackbeard became one of history’s most famous pirates. Clear text, maps, illustrations and vivid photographs reveal the history behind these adventurous, dangerous figures.

About the author

Deborah Lock is a talented British author who loves writing exciting and informative books for children. She has written many popular non-fiction titles for young readers, including books for the Usborne Beginners series and DK Readers. Deborah enjoys helping children discover new facts about the world through her engaging stories and colourful books.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2005

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