Pirates - The Discovery Series Author:Philip Steele Within the pages of the beautifully illustrated book Pirates children will discover the exciting world of pirates and buccaneers: who they were, how they lived, and their swashbuckling deeds. Young readers will meet the pestering pirates of Ancient Greece and Rome, the bloodcurdling Viking warriors of Scandinavia, and all the other bold private... more »ers, corrupt corsairs, and drunken rogues...if they dare! They will then go on to uncloak secret details of the lives of women who out-fought men and princesses who led an all-female crew, as well as find out what it was like to sail the Seven Seas in a creaky timber sailing ship, to dodge angry naval patrols, and to capture a Spanish galleon filled with gold and jewels. Practical projects show kids how to serve up hard tack biscuits, make a treasure chest, fashion a cutlass, dress like a pirate captain, and much, much more. Pirates is a voyage that takes readers from the Caribbean to the South China Sea on an unforgettable adventure!« less