Full of fun facts and colorful art, this book details the life of a pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy and introduces nine of the most famous pirates to weigh anchor in the Carolinas. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasures. See what kinds of ships they sailed and how they talked. Then enjoy fun pirate activities and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Before you know it, you’ll be able to answer questions like: What did pirates eat? Does piracy still exist today? What was the name of Blackbeard’s ship?
Part I ALL ABOUT PIRACY
- Early Piracy
- Life of a Pirate
- Pirate Truths and Myths
- Pirate Ships
- Pirate Weapons
- Pirate Terms
- Piracy Today
Part II PIRATE OF THE CAROLINAS
- Blackbeard
- Anne Bonny
- John “Calico Jack” Rackham
- Mary Read
- Henry “Long Ben” Avery
- William “Billy” Lewis
- Stede “the Gentleman Pirate’ Bonnet
- Charles Vane
- William Kidd
Part III MORE PIRATE STUFF
- Pirate Quiz
- Pirate Activities
- Pirate Museums
- Pirate Resources
