There are 48 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1994 by Penguin Books Ltd .

Scoular Anderson is a popular author/illustrator whose previous books on our list include the very successful MY FIRST JOKE BOOK. He lives in Argyll, Scotland.

This book has the following chapters: Who are what were pirates?; why become a pirate?; when is a pirate not a pirate?; how to become a pirate; the best place to be a pirate; the story of Edward Teach; pirate flags; the story of Anne Bonny; speak like a pirate - part one; the story of Captain Stede Bonnet; the pirate ship; pirate ship names; the story of John Gow; pirate food and drink; the story of Mary Read; speak like a pirate - part two; pirate punishments; the story of Bartholomew Roberts; pirate treasures; pirate wheather; the story of John Avery; pirate attack!; pirate weapons; pirate pastimes; pirate clothing; the story of Captain and Mrs Cobharn; speak like a pirate - part three; the pirates' end.