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A very fun and exciting history lesson
This book was very interesting. It showed what might happen to you if you were captured by Pirates. I thought it was very realistic, and it was so exciting you didn't know you were really learning. I would read it again and again. But I thought it was a little easy to read, and too short. But overall I liked it...
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Meet Pirates who got away with murder... and pirates who died in the hangman's noose! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text.The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. ... Read more

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4 1/2 * ARGGHHH, MATIES! A Treasure of Pirate Information
Once again, Dorling Kindersley swabs the decks of other publishing houses with its high quality production, style, and storehouse of sidebars, illustrations, and tidbits of information. This book is recommended for children in grades 2-4, although they caution that these are rough guidelines.

After a brief introduction, there are fictional first-person narratives of adventures with famous pirates from many places and eras, including a slave of Julius Caesar, both of whom are captured by pirates (and eventually freed); Henry "Long Ben" Avery, a British pirate of the late 17th century, Henry Morgan's pillaging, looting, and torture in Jamaica, the exploits of Captain Kidd and Blackbeard.

Along with illustrations of such pirate essentials as guns and swords, ships and navigational instruments, food and flags, there is a drawing of a gallows and a man hanging from one, a man placed on the torture instrument, "the rack," several pictures illustrating a hangman's noose, a hanging body and a severed head tied to a ship. These pictures are not graphic or detailed, but they may be frightening to some children. 48 pages, with a brief glossary, and lots of pictures. The historical angle would have been more complete if an afterward had been written to explain the demise of the piracy. ... Read more

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Open up and say Arrgghhh! Full-color photography is paired with clearly written text to build a foundation for advanced exploration, helping show children a stunning new view of the world.
Offering a unique introduction to nature through powerful visuals, the Eye Wonder reference series was developed for children ready for first books about the natural world. Full-color photography is paired with clearly written text to build a foundation for advanced exploration, helping show children a stunning new view of the world. ... Read more

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N.C. Wyeth's thrilling, evocative artwork circa 1911 enlivens Stevenson's unforgettable tale of adventure in this thoughtful retelling created especially for younger readers 4 to 8 years of age.This large-format book provides a wonderful introduction to the beloved classic, sure to be read and enjoyed for generations. ... Read more

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This is so cool!
I love this product! It taught me so much about Pirates, and it helped me get an A on a report in school! It showed me that learning doesn't have to be boring, and my little brother who can't read yet liked me to show him and teach him about Pirates, too! ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Eyewitness Activity Files are action-packed folders bursting with posters, documents, replicas, transcripts, photos, and eyewitness accounts that bring each subject vividly to life. It's an exciting new concept that teaches children important research techniques. Everything you need for a school research project is packed inside. ... Read more

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Stickers so beautiful, you won't want to use them
I'm fascinated with pirates, and I LOVE the accompanying DK Pirate book, so I was ecstatic when I received this Pirate sticker book as a gift! These aren't drawings, folks, they're real PHOTOS of authentic pirate paraphernelia! Don't give your kid a fictionalized pirate book complete with pirate stereotypes -- get them this book, with pictures of real pieces-of-eight, piratey treasure, clothing, weapons, and ships!

This book contains many pages of high-quality photo stickers. My problem was that they were such nice stickers, I didn't want to use them on anything...

Great sticker book;goes with DK Pirate Book
Fun book- stickers match the photos in the DK Pirate book. Stickers are peel and stick; easy to remove. must use text to match sticker to location in book- more suitable for kids > 5 years old or with adult help. ... Read more

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These wonderful hardcover compilations of favorite stories include a mix of beloved classics as well as recent hits-sure to appeal to girls and boys alike!

Includes: Construction Trucks; Pirates; All Aboard Cars; All Aboard Airplanes; All Aboard Fire Trucks; and Cowboys. ... Read more

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In the sixteenth century, a great sailing ship is built in a Spanish port. Sailing the Spanish Main and loaded with treasure, it's attacked by pirates and sunk. Today, the site is explored by divers who bring up the wreckage and reconstruct the ship in a modern Spanish port. Fast Forward Books are lots of fun! They transform distant events of history into very real, dramatically vivid experiences for young readers. Each title covers one specific place, then, using a series of handsome color-illustrated two-page spreads, shows that place at different times over many centuries. Tabs on page edges label illustrations with a succession of identifying dates, with the final spread showing the title subject's location as it exists today. ... Read more

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Arrr! this book made me a pirate me mateys!
Yarr, and you can become a pirate too! I have been a degenerate menace to civilized society ever since.

This is the coolest book, every rambunctiously imaginative person should check it out.

And some of those imaginative people should write further books on becoming an intergalactic hero, knight, time traveller, robot, cowperson, musketeer, flapper, gangster, bohemian, etcetera, with similar hands on projects that result in cool props... ... Read more

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Read about piracy through the ages, from the Caribbean to the South China Seas. Learn about pirate ships flags, and daily life for the crew. What exactly was pirate treasure? What happened to pirates who were caught? Who are the most famous pirates? Are there any pirates around today? It"s all here—and much, much more. ... Read more

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Pirates! When you hear the word you probably think of men roaming the high seas, searching for ships to plunder. Yet there were women who sailed and robbed and murdered. Some of the most daring pirates were women. In Women Pirates: Eight Stories of Adventure you will read about the Scandinavian princess Alfhild, Irish Queen Grace O'Malley, the legendary team of Mary Read and Anne Bonny, Chinese warlord Cheng I Sao, ruthless Maria Cobham, and two American pirates of the revolutionary era, Rachel Wall and Fanny Campbell. ... Read more

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When people think of pirates, they usually envision swashbuckling, adventurous figures who spend their time searching for buried treasure. But this is a distorted, romantic view. In reality, pirates were little more than thieves and murderers dedicated to plundering, looting, robbery, and enslavement. Milton Meltzer, who has been called "arguably the best writer of social history for children and adolescents ever," uncovers the true-and often bloody, always fascinating-stories of pirates and piracy, both past and present. Here are the real Blackbeard and Captain Kidd-and other notorious pirates-as well as the forms of piracy that plague us today. Meltzer's vivid, well-researched text and Bruce Waldman's striking monoprint illustrations give readers an unforgettable look at this nefarious world. ... Read more

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Piracy, A Nasty Business.....
In his Foreword, Milton Meltzer states the obvious: "Many books have been published about pirates. So many that you may wonder why write still another?" The simple answer to this question, is to finally set the record straight. Pirates have been so romanticized over the years in movies, plays, and books, that we all think of them as swashbuckling Erol Flynns, silly and ineffective Captain Hooks, or basically good-hearted Long John Silvers, when in reality they were brutal and vicious, violent and greedy murderers and thieves. Mr Meltzer's well researched, intriguing, and realistic book details the rich history of this dirty business from the ancient Greeks and Vikings to the present. His vivid and engaging text is riveting, and not for the faint of heart, and is complemented by Bruce Waldman's dark and ominous artwork. Perfect for youngsters 12 and older, Piracy & Plunder is enlightening non-fiction at its very best, and an absorbing and fascinating book that definitely shouldn't be missed. ... Read more

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The perfect make-believe books to help inspire childhood dreams. Kids will love the stories, photographs, drawings, and activities that help put themselves into the role of a pirate. Plus, there are easy-to-make crafts and fun fact that help children learn about pirates through pretending. ... Read more