Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about Pirates - by Stephanie Bearce (Paperback)

About the Book

"Gross and weird facts about pirates will grab struggling and reluctant readers' attention as they learn about sword fights, famous captains, and ship battles in the 18th century. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index"--

Book Synopsis

Yo-ho-ho, is the pirate's life for you? Scurvy, seasickness, and ship battles abound on the high seas. Don't forget to follow the Pirate Code, or you'll be marooned! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the "Golden Age of Piracy," including sword fights, famous captains, and punishments for pirates in the 18th century. Carefully leveled text will have kids squirming with delight as they rush to share wacky facts with their friends. Illustrations mixed with historical art and sidebars keep kids engaged. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.

Review Quotes

"It doesn't spare the gross - which lots of younger readers will love!" --Dr. T Loves Books

"The text is short, and doesn't romanticize the past...For older elementary readers who love learning gross facts." --School Library Journal

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