Describes the life of a pirate, named simply Bob, whose job is to cut the steering cables and cripple the ships he and his shipmates will loot.

For this rousing, revisionist history, the former head of exhibitions at England's National Maritime Museum has combed original documents and records to produce a most authoritative and definitive account of piracy's "Golden Age." As he explodes many accepted myths (i.e. "walking the plank" is pure fiction), Cordingly replaces them with a truth that is more complex and often bloodier.

When pirate mommy announces bath time, it is yo ho ho and to the bath we go for her little pirates.

Includes bibliographical references.

Explores the world of historical and contemporary pirates. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating related crafts such as a treasure island or ship figurehead.

Introduction to piracy, famous pirates and their world. Describes a pirate's life, including weapons used, treasures sought, and punishments suffered. Describes a pirate's life, including weapons used, treasures sought, and punishments suffered.

La isla del tesoro, un clásico de la literatura escocesa, y representada ya en diferentes formas, cuenta la historia de unos marineros que zarpan en búsqueda de un tesoro escondido. Desde el misterioso personaje que entrega el mapa, hasta los piratas que se amotinan en contra del capitán, y, sobre todo, los heroicos y temerarios actos del joven Jim Hawkins que los ayudan a sobrevivir en la isla; la historia está llena de aventuras. Es normal que...

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.