Pirates Needed—apply at the Singing Sailors Inn. Do you have what it takes to become a pirate aboard the sloop Dolphin and sail the Spanish Main? The year is 1680, and once you sign on to the ship, there's no turning back. You'll need to learn new skills, like tying knots, rowing, and sword fighting. You'll be taught how to pump out the bilge and repair torn sails. But most of all, you'll want to capture ships and seize their treasure. Be ready to answer questions during your job interview at the end of the book. Answer most of them right, and you'll get the job!
Jean Boreen, Ph.D. - Children's Literature Another book in National Geographic's "How to Be A" series, this one focuses on becoming a pirate and provides a very real look at the not-very-clean or well-fed life of an 18th century pirate. As with other books in the series, the humor found in the text, the detail in which the information is presented, and the very detailed and well drawn illustrations are sure to keep young readers' attention, especially those who may have been termed "reluctant readers." This will be a very popular book with those youngsters who liked the movie Pirates of the Caribbean and Captain Jack Sparrow . However, with this book, they will also understand the challenges of actually being a pirate, how real pirates dressed and ate, and how they interacted with each other. A fun activity for parents or teachers might be to do a comparison between the book and the movie. Regardless, there will probably be a fair number of readers who will be disappointed that their interview quiz at the end of the book does not result in being hired as a pirate. As with the better nonfiction books, this series also utilizes a strong glossary and suggestions for further reading. A definite winner. 2005, The Salariya Book Company, Ages 8 to 12.

Malam, John, 1957-; Antram, David, 1958-

John Malam; David Antram

National Geographic Adventure Press

National Geographic Society

Brighton: Book House

Gardners Books

Scribblers

Scribo

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

United States, United States of America

First American Edition, 2005

How to be, Brighton, 2005

August 1, 2005

PS, 2005

2004

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pirates Neededapply at the Singing Sailors Inn. Do you have what it takes to become a pirate aboard the sloop Dolphin and sail the Spanish Main?
The year is 1680, and once you sign on to the ship, there's no turning back. You'll need to learn new skills, like tying knots, rowing, and sword fighting. You'll be taught how to pump out the bilge and repair torn sails. But most of all, you'll want to capture ships and seize their treasure. Be ready to answer questions during your job interview at the end of the book. Answer most of them right, and you'll get the job!
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32 pages : 28 cm
Learn about faraway, interesting places, meet new people, eat their food, learn the language, and get rich by becoming a pirate. Are you up for the job?
Includes index
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index
What applicants should know -- Skills a pirate needs -- Life on board -- Captain and crew -- Clothing -- Navigating -- Pirate flags -- Pirate attack! -- Booty for all -- Food and drink -- A safe haven -- Passing the time -- Punishment -- Your interview

2023-06-28