"The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress...

"Describes the people and events of the Golden Age of Piracy. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a pirate, a navy sailor, and a merchant ship crewmember"--Provided by publisher.

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the lives of pirates, the ships they sailed, and the type of treasure they stole.

When Captain Squint and his band of pirates are sentenced to do a good deed, they have problems figuring out just what that means.

"You know all about pirates. They were big guys with fancy hats, silk jackets, peg legs, and parrots cursing on their shoulders. They sailed big ships with brass guns and made lubbers walk the plank . . . right? Wrong. . . . " Pirates and piracy, buried treasure, and life on the high seas are brought to life in this colorful, appealing book. Jan Adkin's talent for combining words, illustration, and design is uniquely well-suited to the world of Pirates:...

Discusses when and where pirates typically lived and what their activities were.

Presents information on the most ruthless pirates, including Henry Morgan, William Kidd, and Blackbeard, in a book with objects attached throughout.

After hearing the grouchy retired pirate Wild Will tell stories about treasure and the monsters he has fought, Frank gets the idea of accompanying Will on a return to the sea.