Pirates! (Little People Shape Books)

Color illustrations on board pages are die-cut in the shape of the front cover's jaunty little pirate. Illustrations supplemented with brief, easy-to-read text tell the stories of pirates from centuries ago, their exploits, and their ships. The most famous and notorious pirates were those like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan, who sailed the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. Vivid illustrations include a sailing galleon in cross-section, showing ship's compartments and cargo. Also shown are a typical pirate's treasure map and a map of Tortuga Island, a favorite pirate's haven. Kids can read capsule descriptions of famous pirates from both history and classic fiction.