{"product_id":"treasure-thieves-on-the-high-seas-pirates-privateers-and-plunder-9780823459476","title":"Treasure Thieves on the High Seas: Pirates, Privateers, and Plunder","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat was it like to live on a pirate ship? Climb aboard and set sail with acclaimed author Roxie Munro in this nonfiction picture book adventure through the ages!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid pirates really have peg legs? Did they make captives and disobedient crew \"walk the plank?\" What treasures did they actually steal? Were there toilets onboard ships? Nonfiction pro Roxie Munro has the answers to kids' questions about the real-life pirates kids love! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this historical and scientifically-oriented approach to a popular topic, Munro invites young readers aboard to sail the seven seas with pirates of legend--Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and more! Beyond meeting the fascinating fiends of the open ocean (like the infamous Blackbeard, who relied on the power of intimidation, and Grace O'Malley, the \"Pirate Queen\"), readers will sail full STEAM ahead as they learn about navigation technology, the environment, economics, geology, architecture, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe back matter will include a glossary, information on different types of vessels, and maps of famous captains' routes to enable young readers to truly take their turn at the helm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roxie Munro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823459476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoxie Munro\u003c\/b\u003e has written and illustrated more than 40 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eRodent Rascals\u003c\/i\u003e, which received three starred reviews, and \u003ci\u003eAnteaters, Bats, and Boas\u003c\/i\u003e, which received two starred reviews. Munro speaks widely at educational conferences on the topic of learning and gamification as well as conducting regular interviews for and covering events for KidLit TV. She is also the creator of several award-winning apps for children. She lives in New York, NY.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Roxie Munro \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47699073499293,"sku":"9780823459476","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1886b0e0-4b18-47c4-87d6-a9dcf6aef850.jpg?v=1772697649","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/treasure-thieves-on-the-high-seas-pirates-privateers-and-plunder-9780823459476","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}