Pirate Treasure

by Nick Hunter

Overview

'Pirate Treasure' examines the hunt for treasures lost or hidden by pirates, and examines whether any of the legends of buried treasure could really be true. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Pirate Treasure' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach. Pirate treasures covered in the book include those of the famous Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, the pirate shipwreck the Whydah, and the mysterious Oak Island Money Pit. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410969262
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Ignite Treasure Hunters Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	51 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

About the Author

Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.

Table of Contents

Ocean Raiders 4

Captain Kidd's Treasure 10

Blackbeard and the Pirates of the Caribbean 18

Pirate Shipwreck: The Whydah 26

The Money Pit 34

Lost Treasure 40

Could You Find Pirate Treasure? 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Find Out More 46

Index 48

Interviews

History and archaeology are explored from the exiting angle of treasure hunters and the wonders they have found. Case studies unearth the secrets of ancient buried treasures and look at who might have hidden them and why. Short text boxes are accompanied by an array of photographs, and a full spread illustration in each book takes a closer look at a fascinating find. Their small format makes books in the Treasure Hunters series perfect to stuff into your backpack and to read on the go.