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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Explores the true story of the ship, Whydah, which began its sailing life as a slave trade ship in 1716 piloted by Captain Prince, then was overtaken by the pirate Black Sam Bellamy and used as his flagship. The Whydah then sank off the coast of Cape Cod with all its treasure, but its ruins were found again in 1984 and became a source of wealth and great information about the history of pirates.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Captain Caleb Frobisher, hedonistic youngest son of a seafaring dynasty, wants to be taken seriously. Seizing the next leg of the covert mission his brothers are pursuing, he acts decisively and effectively in securing the mission's objectives. But responsibility has taken root, and he remains in the jungle to ensure the mission's ultimate goal. Katherine Fortescue fled a life of poverty and came to Freetown as a governess, only to be kidnapped and...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Description
This title focuses on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
14) Pirates
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Description
Presents information about the lives and deeds of pirates and buccaneers, and includes sixteen step-by-step projects inspired by the pirate's life, as well as a cross-section illustration of a pirate ship.
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Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Not simple retellings of the tried and true stories of buccaneers on the high seas, this book focuses on pirating tactics of the 1500s through 1800s to give the reader a view of how pirates functioned through history. Readers will follow eighteen of the most famous pirates in detail as they raid major ships and pillage coastal villages. Readers will learn how the pirates approached such invasions and how they managed to elude authorities and sometimes...
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Series
The adventurers quartet volume 2
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
After a decade leading diplomatic voyages and covert missions for the Crown, Captain Robert Frobisher decides that establishing a home--with hearth and wife--should be his next challenge. But when an urgent summons arrives, Robert puts his wishes aside and agrees to set sail immediately. His goal is clear: get to Freetown, determine the location of a slavers' camp and return to London with the information. In Freetown, Miss Aileen Hopkins is determined...
17) Piratepedia
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Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Presented as a time-travel journal into the past which uses facts and excerpts from fiction to examine pirates throughout history, discussing their tactics, weapons, the treasures they stole, the locations around the world that they targeted, and the types of ships they used.
18) Pirates
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Presents a history of piracy throughout the world, and discusses characteristics of buccaneers, privateers, and corsairs, including descriptions of weapons and daily life.
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Pub. Date
[2020].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, telling the story of the franchise and its top players, greatest games, and most thrilling moments. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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