True Stories of Pirates: Usborne True Stories


Book Description

Three hundred years ago, pirates ruled the oceans. Attacking and robbing the rich trading ships that crossed their paths, the most successful pirates acquired fabulous treasure and lived like kings. But a pirate's career was short and cruel. These stories tell a tale of hardship and brutality, bringing to life the flamboyant characters of the most famous pirate captains and the determination of the men who set out to capture them. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.




True Stories of Pirates


Book Description

Collections of thrilling adventure stories, all based on actual life events. Ideal for reluctant readers.







Stories of Pirates


Book Description

Prepare to set sail with the craziest crew of pirates on the Seven Seas. Will Charlie get rid of his pesky parrot? Can Molly escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike? And just how will Sam reveal the identity of the Masked Pirate? Come aboard and find out! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus




On a Pirate Ship: For tablet devices


Book Description

A jolly picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas. Children will love following the story as the swashbuckling pirates sail through a swirling storm, sing sea shanties and tally up their twinkling treasure! This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.




Pirates


Book Description




Pirate Adventures


Book Description

Who will be the Pirate of the Year? What is the cabin boys secret? And how will Captain Spike escape from the dungeons of Rotters Isle? Find out in these swashbuckling stories of ships, sharks and scheming on the high seas.




Sea Adventures: Usborne True Stories


Book Description

Set sail across the seven seas with this gripping collection of real life maritime adventures. Perfect for reluctant readers and those who prefer fact to fiction.




The Wild West: Usborne True Stories


Book Description

The Wild West was a lawless wilderness until settlers from America's crowded cities came looking for gold, land and a better way of life. But it was a long struggle to tame this hard country. Here are ten real-life stories from the Old West about the cowboys, outlaws and lawmen who lived and died by the speed of their wits.




True Stories of Gangsters: Usborne True Stories


Book Description

From Al Capone to Ned Kelly, you'll find some of history's most dangerous criminals lurking in these eleven thrilling stories. Explore the shadowy underworld of bank robbers, Mafia bosses, prison break-outs and more.