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cjbookbunny's review
4.0
I've heard a lot about this series, and I was not disappointed. It was simple enough for kids to understand but contained a lot of interesting information that I didn't even know. I also liked the little sides where they explained terms and the debunked myths page in the back.
jlazzaroport's review
4.0
Found the book while cleaning out the house and decided to read it before bed. Interesting info and story about Blackbeard and pirates in general back then. We hear about him in movies and stories but really don’t know much. Interesting quick read geared for kids!
taun's review
4.0
My students and I enjoyed this entertaining book. The history is written in an engaging manner, and as a teacher I appreciate that it’s thorough without being overwhelming and/or monotonous. The accounts of Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, are fascinating, as well as the close look at piracy of time.
The snippets of information, like the paragraphs on scurvy, serve to expand upon the social history, customs, geography, etc... and are a fun way to encourage students with further studies about said topics.
We also enjoyed the illustrations, done in pen & ink, and are not cartoony, but rather real life expressions. My middle school students rate this book as a 3.5, I myself rate it a 4.
The snippets of information, like the paragraphs on scurvy, serve to expand upon the social history, customs, geography, etc... and are a fun way to encourage students with further studies about said topics.
We also enjoyed the illustrations, done in pen & ink, and are not cartoony, but rather real life expressions. My middle school students rate this book as a 3.5, I myself rate it a 4.
jillcd's review
4.0
I really enjoy these books. Although I would have liked a little more detail, this is a great book to get students interested in the topic.
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