Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids

From Blackbeard to female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the stories behind some infamous buccaneers and their way of life are revealed. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasure. 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, youÕll be able to answer questions like:
When was the Golden Age of Piracy? See page 5
What did pirates eat? See page 6
Did pirates really have wooden legs? See page 7
What is a sloop? See page 10
What is hardtack? See page 15
Does piracy still exist today? See page 18
What was the name of BlackbeardÕs flagship? See page 24
How were women able to disguise themselves and become pirates? See page 37
Which pirate was known as the ÒArch PirateÓ? See page 41
What languages did pirate Billy Lewis speak? Page 45
Who was Woodes Rogers and why was he sent to the Bahamas? See page 51
Did pirates follow any rules? Page 54
What famous author wrote a story about Captain KiddÕs buried treasure? See page 59
Full of fun facts and colorful art, Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids 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.