Pirates /
John Matthews.
- New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2006.
- [32] p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 27 x 31 cm.
Includes foldout pages and attached manuscripts. Published simultaneously: Great Britain : Carlton Books, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references.
Pub Weekly. Booklist. New York Times.
An introduction to the world of pirates, reviewing the history of pirating, looking at ships and flags, life on board, pirate attacks, and treasure, profiling some of the most notorious pirates, and discussing their lives on land, their capture and trials, and punishment. Includes a look at pirate fiction, a time line, and numerous pull-out maps, letters, and other movable parts.
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