Children's Non-Fiction, Adventure & Adventurers

Little Box Of Pirate Treasures

Name: Little Box Of Pirate Treasures
Author: Sue Unstead
ISBN: 9780764178238

by Sue Unstead

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Here is a veritable treasure chest of fun for kids. When they open this miniature pirateï¿½s chest, theyï¿½ll discover:
An Eye Patch * An Earring * Pirateï¿½s Coins * Rope for Nautical Knot-Tying * A Jolly Roger Pirate Flag * Pirate Posters * A Pirateï¿½s Bandana * A Pirateï¿½s Journal
Also, a paperback book and sets of cards teach kids how to tie sailorï¿½s knots, recognize different types of sailing ships, and follow a piratesï¿½ treasure map. Hidden in the chestï¿½s secret compartment is a hoard of replica coins, an eye patch, a pirateï¿½s flag, and shipï¿½s rope. As kids look further into the chest they will find a hardcover
Pirateï¿½s Journal ï¿½a thrilling sea story that begins at a Caribbean port in the year 1715 and tells of a search for buried treasure. Sue Unstead, the storyï¿½s author, has many childrenï¿½s books of history and nonfiction to her credit.
The Little Box of Pirate Treasures is a terrific childï¿½s pastime, a source of fun on rainy days, and a kit guaranteed to spark youthful imaginations while providing hours of pleasure.

From the Back Cover

[box, back panel]

Little Box of Pirate Treasures

This chest belongs to Jack Sharp, a young boy whose adventures find him trapped on

board the pirate ship
The Black Buccaneer, sailing the waters of the Caribbean in 1715.

Jack’s trunk contains everything a real pirate needs, including:

A journal of his adventures, detailing life aboard a pirate ship
A book of knots explaining essential pirate techniques
A ship identification folder
A piece of the ship’s rope for knot practice
A pirate’s bandana
A stash of pirate treasure coins
An eyepatch
A pirate’s earring
A Jolly Roger flag
A treasure map

About the Author

Sue Unstead has edited and published juvenile nonfiction for more than 25 years. She now works as a freelance educational consultant for several childrenï¿½s publishers in the U.K.