Author : Beth Ferry
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 25,58 MB
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0763672882
Pirates, pets and puns run amok as a swaggering but softhearted captain swashbuckler embarks on a daring quest to find a perfect animal sidekick.
Author : Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 3583 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Author : Marci Peschke
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 14,53 MB
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1479580201
Inspired by her report on a female pirate, and challenged by a boy in her class, Kylie Jean and her friends decide to form a pirate gang, complete with costumes, a secret hideout, and buried treasure--but when the treasure disappears Kylie makes an important discovery about the local haunted house.
Author : John Montroll
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486815803
More than 30 domestic creatures include fish, birds, cats, and dogs as well as a mouse, hamster, ferret, rabbit, and other pets. Easy to intermediate-level projects offer simple instructions and ample illustrations.
Author : John Baur
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,26 MB
Release : 2005-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101219955
Set sail for high-seas hijinks and nautical nonsense with those paragons of Pirattitude who invented the famous International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Whether readers are old hands at pirating or hopeless landlubbers, the Pirate Guys will have them pirate-savvy in no time with sure-fire pirate pickup lines for any occasion, tips on how to make their pirate party a buccaneer ball that even Martha Stewart would be proud of, and help determining their true pirate monicker.
Author : Marci Peschke
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 27,53 MB
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 147952235X
Kylie Jean wants to be a pirate queen, but the boys in her class don't think girls can be pirates. Can Kylie Jean and her friends change their minds?
Author : R.M. Ballantyne
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1775459438
What starts out as a pleasant family sea voyage takes a nightmarish turn in R.M. Ballantyne's The Pirate City. A prosperous Italian businessman and his sons are captured by a crew of pirates and are forcibly entered into servitude in the vast, roiling den of iniquity known as "Pirate City." They make the best of their horrific ordeal, but will they ever be able to escape and make it back home?
Author : Daniel Defoe
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 15,2 MB
Release : 2023-12-16
Category : History
ISBN :
In 'The Lost Pirate Republic,' readers are invited to embark on a swashbuckling journey through an anthology that explores piracy's golden age through a blend of historical accounts, fictional narratives, and eye-witness testimonies. This collection masterfully combines works from Daniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, and Captain Charles Johnson, showcasing an impressive diversity in literary stylesfrom journalistic documentation to imaginative storytelling. The diverse range of perspectives offered not only highlights the multifaceted nature of piracy and maritime adventure but also underscores the broader human themes of freedom, morality, and rebellion, making standout pieces within this anthology resonate profoundly with contemporary audiences. The contributing authors, each with a formidable reputation in their respective fields, bring a depth of expertise and authenticity to the anthology's overarching themes. Daniel Defoes vivid prose, intertwined with Charles Ellms' detailed accounts and Captain Charles Johnsons legendary biographies of pirates, aligns the collection with both historical analysis and the romantic allure of the pirate's life. The backgrounds of these authors, spanning journalism, historiography, and firsthand naval experience, create a rich tapestry that reflects the complex socio-political contexts of piracy, weaving together narratives that are as educative as they are entertaining. 'The Lost Pirate Republic' is an indispensable collection for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the tumultuous world of pirates beyond the caricatures often presented in popular culture. It presents a unique opportunity to explore the reality behind the legends through a curated selection of texts that are as intellectually stimulating as they are engaging. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this anthology invites a deeper understanding of maritime history and the enduring legacy of piracy, encouraging a thoughtful exploration of its themes through the lenses of varied, compelling voices.
Author : Captain Charles Johnson
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : History
ISBN :
This edition present the history of the period in which the piracy was at its pick in the Caribbean Sea. The entire regions and islands were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard". Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Of Captain Martel, And his Crew Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew Of Captain Edward England, And his Crew Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew Of Captain John Rackham, And his Crew The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew Of Captain Worley, And his Crew Of Captain George Lowther, And his Crew Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew Of Captain John Evans, And his Crew Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy Of Captain Misson Of Captain John Bowen Of Captain William Kid Of Captain Tew, And his Crew Of Captain Halsey, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew Of Captain Condent, And his Crew A Description of Magadoxa Of Captain Bellamy Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew Of Captain Thomas Howard, And his Crew Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew Of Captain David Williams, And his Crew Of Captain Samuel Burgess, And his Crew Of Captain Nathaniel North, And his Crew The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Life of Lafitte, the Famous Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico The Life of Charles Gibbs History of the Adventures, Capture and Execution of the Spanish Pirates The Bloody Career and Execution of Vincent Benavides a Pirate on the West Coast of South America The West India Pirates The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate)
Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 7411 pages
File Size : 38,78 MB
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : True Crime
ISBN :
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of sea adventure novels and true stories of the most notorious pirates. History of Pirates of the Caribbean: Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Captain Martel Captain Teach, alias Blackbeard Edward England Charles Vane Rackam Mary Read Anne Bonny John Bowen The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Pirates of Panama... Novels & Stories: Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (Ralph D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Richard Le Gallienne) The Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Jack London: Hearts of Three Tales of the Fish Patrol Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe Captain Singleton Jules Verne: The Mysterious Island Facing the Flag The Dark Frigate (Charles Boardman Hawes) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) The Dealings of Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) The Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Pirate City (R. M. Ballantyne) Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader (R. M. Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart& the Latin-Grammar Master (Charles Dickens) The Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) The Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Queen of the Black Coast (Robert E. Howard) James Fenimore Cooper: Afloat and Ashore Homeward Bound The Red Rover The Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) The Ghost Pirates (William Hope Hodgson) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Harry Collingwood: A Pirate of the Caribbees The Pirate Island Among Malay Pirates (G. A. Henty) Great Pirate Stories (Joseph L. French) Fanny Campbell, the Female Pirate Captain (Maturin Murray Ballou) The Dark Frigate (Charles B. Hawes) Kidd the Pirate (Washington Irving) The Death Ship (William Clark Russell) The Iron Pirate (Max Pemberton)...
