The Usborne Official Pirate S Handbook

Whizzing cannonballs, howling storms, rare diseases Being a pirate isn't all fun and games. But if the thought of a ton of loot spurs you on, take a firm grip on your cutlass and open this book. It's bursting with hints on everything from fearsome flags to proper pirate talk. No self-respecting sea-robber should set sail without it.

Avast! Here be a rivetin' new edition 'o' the popular guide to being the best buccaneer ever roamed the seven seas. For young cabinfolk who dream of owning a ship with a hold full of doubloons and a tyrannical reputation, this book is full of tips from pirate-speak to keelhauling, running a tight ship and keeping a good crew of scurvy seadogs.

Investigates the facts behind the legends and lies about pirates, discussing weapons, tactics, rules, language, and other topics, and includes a pirate time line, as well as profiles of ten putrid pirates.

Explores the real life of a pirate, revealing how they are recruited and what they eat while at sea, naming the parts of the ship, and introducing some of the world's most famous pirates.

Prepare to set sail with the craziest crew of pirates on the Seven Seas. Will Charlie get rid of his pesky parrot? Can Molly escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike? And just how will Sam reveal the identity of the Masked Pirate? Come aboard and find out! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life on board a pirate ship, before the door back to the present vanishes. Find out: • What life is like as a cabin boy • Why the rigger has scurvy • Who the women pirates are • And much more! Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.