The Big Questions (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2025

9798313769233

Serie: Libro 22 di 99 - The Big Questions

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Paperback. Pirates weren't heroes-this is the true story behind the legend.Pirates have been turned into swashbuckling icons: treasure maps, buried gold, daring escapes, and the Jolly Roger snapping proudly in the wind. But the real pirates of history weren't movie stars. They were raiders and opportunistswho attacked ships for profit-taking cargo, food, weapons, and anything valuable they could carry. And when they struck, the sea could turn brutal fast.The Big Questions: What Are Pirates? is a vivid, cinematic journey into the Golden Age of Piracy-built for curious young readers who want the truth, not the fairytale. With powerful, photo-real illustrations and an immersive story-driven narrative, this book separates myth vs reality, exploring how pirates lived, what they really stole, why the world feared them, and how navies fought to end their reign.Inside you'll discover: What pirates really were (and why the "romantic" version isn't history)Life aboard a pirate ship - cramped, harsh, and dangerousThe truth about "treasure" - and why buried gold is mostly a mythPirate havens like Nassau and how they rose. and fellThe famous names (including Blackbeard) - and what made them fearedHow pirates threatened trade routes and coastal towns across the worldThe rise of naval power: why the Royal Navy hunted pirates relentlesslyHow piracy links to wider history, including the brutal realities of sea-trade and human exploitation (handled carefully and age-appropriately)Pirates today: modern hijackings, ransoms, and why piracy never fully disappearedWhy the sea is still a place where law must be defended-then and nowThis isn't just a pirate book. It's a myth-busting history adventure that helps children build critical thinking: What do stories get wrong? Why do myths survive? What does the real evidence show?Perfect for: Readers who love history, oceans, ships, and true storiesParents who want exciting non-fiction that doesn't glorify violenceTeachers and homeschoolers (discussion-friendly, curriculum-adjacent topics)Reluctant readers who engage best with cinematic visuals + immersive storytellingIf you're ready to sail beyond Hollywood, uncover the real world behind pirate legends, and discover why navies fought a war for the seas.Open the book-and meet the truth. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Titolo
The Big Questions (Paperback)
Autore
Ethan Solace
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798313769233
Serie
Libro 22 di 99: The Big Questions

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