Pirateology : The Pirate Hunter's Companion by William Lubber (2006, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCandlewick Press
ISBN-100763631434
ISBN-139780763631437
eBay Product ID (ePID)51565920

Product Key Features

Book TitlePirateology : the Pirate Hunter's Companion
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / General, Action & Adventure / Pirates, Activity Books, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Pirates
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorWilliam Lubber
Book SeriesOlogies Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight32.9 Oz
Item Length12.1 in
Item Width10.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2006-925273
ReviewsLandlocked young buccaneers (and fans of the other "-ology" outings)i will rush to boardiand to attack the enticing associated website. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Featured/Recommended Napa Valley Register.com
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal910.4/5
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisAar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include: - a stunning cover bearing a compass and glittering gems - treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find - multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues - intricate drawings of ships' interiors - a packet of gold dust - a pocket sundial - a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward, Aar Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include: - a stunning cover bearing a working compass and glittering gems - treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find - multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues - intricate drawings of ships' interiors - a packet of gold dust - a pocket sundial - a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward, From the publishers of "Dragonology, Egyptology," and "Wizardology" comes "Pirateology." This magnificent resource offers adventurers and treasure hunters, landlubbers and sailors alike heretofore hidden knowledge of the exploits of one wickedly daring woman pirate and the lore of pirate ships, weapons, dress, customs, codes, and pirate routes.
LC Classification NumberG535.S755 2006

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  • Cool Concept

    My 7 year old son has all of the "ology" books and loves them. He likes the different messages and manipulatives found throughout the book. It's great imaginative fun.

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  • Great Education and fun book!

    So many things to do and "see" in this book. Our family has all of the "ology" books and my kids love them!!!

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  • Awesome!

    Interactive and fun. Mixes fiction in with true facts very well. Would not use this alone as a research book but definately a good one to have.

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  • Light weight great features.

    Love it very interesting book. I really recommended it.

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  • The Book is pretty cool.. It's ashame that it came damaged.

    The Ologies series is a great book series. The Pirateology book we ordered is no less cool, and engaging for kids and adults, but the book arrive damaged. Luckily, my son, still likes it.

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  • Appropriate

    Nice Book and pictures. The Text is written in old English Style Calligraphy which is also nice. It is written as it is intended . . . . to give Basic Information @ Pirates and their way of life. . For all ages 6 to 90 .

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  • Just as described!

    The book is just as described-new and in perfect shape!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • A good read for kids

    My daughter absolutely loved this book as well as all the other "ologies". She is now full of facts about pirates and looking to learn more.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • The history of Pirates.

    Great Book!

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  • Good quality, very satisfied

    Good quality, very satisfied

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned