Synopsis Facts about the life of actual pirates as well as ideas for craft projects to make the modern landlubber feel like a rouge of the high seas. This book covers such information as what pirates ate aboard ship (including the recipe for "Ship's Biscuit"), what they wore, how they were punished when captured, and how to determine if you have scurvy.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-09-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 7.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 11.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Here are the facts about the lives of real pirates, and practical ideas for how to become one. Activities include easy-to-follow instructions for making pirate shoe buckles, ship's biscuit, a treasure map, a pirate flag, pieces of eight--and a test to determine if you have scurvy. Full-color and b&w illustrations.
Industry Reviews "The tone is light, the pace is breezy, and the information is brief but fascinating." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Elizabeth Bush (10/19/1995)
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