Whizzing cannonballs, howling storms, rare diseases Being a pirate isn't all fun and games. But if the thought of a ton of loot spurs you on, take a firm grip on your cutlass and open this book. It's bursting with hints on everything from fearsome flags to proper pirate talk. No self-respecting sea-robber should set sail without it.

A humorous guide to a pirate's life on the high seas, packed with intriguing historical detail that no self-respecting sea-dog should leave port without With The Usborne Official Pirate's Handbook, young landlubbers can become the fiercest of pirates by finding out how to keep their ship in tip-top shape, the best way to settle an argument with a shipmate, and how to survive a storm at sea. This book reveals the true nature of piracy to be more fascinating than the myths of peg legs, eye patches, and parrots.

Explores the real life of a pirate, revealing how they are recruited and what they eat while at sea, naming the parts of the ship, and introducing some of the world's most famous pirates.

Prepare to set sail with the craziest crew of pirates on the Seven Seas. Will Charlie get rid of his pesky parrot? Can Molly escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike? And just how will Sam reveal the identity of the Masked Pirate? Come aboard and find out! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

"Amputating a leg! Discovering lost pirate gold! Pesky pirate parasites!"--Cover.

A jolly picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas. Children will love following the story as the swashbuckling pirates sail through a swirling storm, sing sea shanties and tally up their twinkling treasure! This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.