Pirates

Pirates of the Carolinas (2nd Ed.) by Terrance Zepke

 

Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids

Full of fun facts and colorful art, this book details the life of a pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy and introduces nine of the most famous pirates to weigh anchor in the Carolinas. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasures. See what kinds of ships they sailed and how they talked. Then enjoy fun pirate activities and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Before you know it, you'll be able to answer questions like: What did pirates eat? Does piracy still exist today? What was the name of Blackbeard's ship?

 

 

Part I ALL ABOUT PIRACY

Early Piracy

Life of a Pirate

Pirate Truths and Myths

Pirate Ships

Pirate Weapons

Pirate Terms

Piracy Today

Part II PIRATE OF THE CAROLINAS

Blackbeard

Anne Bonny

John "Calico Jack" Rackham

Mary Read

Henry "Long Ben" Avery

William "Billy" Lewis

Stede "the Gentleman Pirate' Bonnet

Charles Vane

William Kidd

Part III MORE PIRATE STUFF

Pirate Quiz

Pirate Activities

Pirate Museums

Pirate Resources