Pirates!

Pirates are everywhere and they have been ever since boats were used as carriers. They are in stories ranging from Peter Pan to Pirates of the Caribbean; they are in our imaginations with parrots on their shoulders saying 'Aharr, me hearties! This book humorously charts the adventures of pirates through the ages, including Henry Morgan, Blackbeard and Calico Jack. There are countless surprising facts, and plenty of 'Gruesome Alerts', just to prepare you for the extra gory bits.