Author(s): John Bankston
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2015-07-30
Dimensions: 168 x 236 x 10mm
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Yo-ho-ho! Join our terror on the high seas as stories of famous pirates from around the world are retold in this fast-moving series for kids in grades 3 through 6; each book includes an analysis page in each chapter that helps the kids understand what is real and what might have been fictionalized over time; Each book provides a concluding chapter that recounts for the kids whether the pirate is more legend or mostly truth.

Bartholomew Roberts may have been one of the most successful pirates who ever lived. In just over two years, he plundered and stole from 400 ships. During his life he was described as a person who was both brutal and a gentleman. How much of his life is legend and how much is true?

This book correlates well to common core standards that ask students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life.