{"product_id":"pirates-and-shipwrecks-true-stories-paperback","title":"Pirates and Shipwrecks: True Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Daniel Collins and the crew of the \u003ci\u003eBetsey\u003c\/i\u003e set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pirates and shipwrecks that introduces readers to the perils of the high seas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePirates and Shipwrecks: True Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in the Mystery \u0026amp; Mayhem series for 9-12 year olds, which features true tales that whet kids' appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track records--mystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be true--almost! The Mystery \u0026amp; Mayhem series delves into the past to provide kids with a jumping-off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the true tales in \u003ci\u003ePirates and Shipwrecks\u003c\/i\u003e, including stories about pirate Barbarossa and adventurer John Franklin, is paired with interesting facts about the setting, industry, and time period. A glossary and index provide the opportunity to use essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots, drawing in both avid and reluctant readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer and editor. He has developed and edited titles that have won such awards as Harvard University's Goldsmith Award for Book of the Year, \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e Top Five Summer Books, \u003ci\u003eSport Illustrated's\u003c\/i\u003e Top Books of the Year, and \u003ci\u003eEsquire's\u003c\/i\u003e The Year's Five Best Read. As the series editor for several best-selling collections, including \u003ci\u003eIncredible Pirate Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGhost Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIncredible Tales of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, he has developed a knack for finding great stories for readers of all ages. Tom lives in Guilford, CT.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.9 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770607698208,"sku":"9781619304758","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c3ffc5813efa2db256d1170e75c69572.webp?v=1780375100","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pirates-and-shipwrecks-true-stories-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}