Pirates

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pirates
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Catriona Clarke
Illustrated by Terry McKenna
SeriesBeginners
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780746074411
ClassificationsDewey:364.164
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 30 June 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A swashbuckling, easy-to-read introduction to the world of pirates. Why did people become pirates? What was the pirate code? When was the Golden Age of Piracy? Who were the most famous women pirates? Find all the answers in this book, and more, with photographs, stunning illustrations, clear step-by-step text and links to carefully chosen websites.

Reviews

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