audreybt's review
4.0
Ahoy, mateys! The journal of Captain William Lubber, a notorious pirate hunter tracking the legendary pirate Arabella Drummond, was discovered in a treasure chest. Read the ship's log, see the map of his journeys, and learn more about pirate lore, weaponry, tying knots, weaponry, ocean navigation, and the Jolly Roger. This pop-up book, which was designed to look like worn parchment, is chock-full of sidebars, maps to unfold, and drawings of infamous real-life pirates. As Captain Lubber logs his journey around the globe, learn more about pirates from Tortuga and Port Royal in the Caribbean to China, Madagascar, and Nova Scotia.
This interactive, oversized volume offers a wealth of information and facts about pirates that reluctant readers will enjoy. While this book offers some interesting information, it is a good first source for information about pirates. Tweens who want more may be interested in books such as Hannah Pritchard, Pirate of the Revolution, Pirate's Log: A Handbook for Aspiring Swashbucklers, or Under the Eagle's Beak: The Search for the Treasure of the Pirate's Pit.
This interactive, oversized volume offers a wealth of information and facts about pirates that reluctant readers will enjoy. While this book offers some interesting information, it is a good first source for information about pirates. Tweens who want more may be interested in books such as Hannah Pritchard, Pirate of the Revolution, Pirate's Log: A Handbook for Aspiring Swashbucklers, or Under the Eagle's Beak: The Search for the Treasure of the Pirate's Pit.
madelyn91's review
5.0
I felt no shame picking this up for myself. It is an incredible compendium of Pirate lore, backstory and world building. The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are in-depth and magical. I loved all of the little pockets and gems. It is easily one of my favorite coffee table books, when I first bought it I would flip through every morning while I drank my coffee, it is lovely. Easily enjoyed by all ages, I can't wait to pick up the others Dragonology is next on my list!
msteasam's review
4.0
This book was so much fun! I read this in my pirate phase and absolutely loved it, especially concerning the differences between cultures and famous female pirates.
The format is great and the subject matter is engaging. Great for younger readers.
The format is great and the subject matter is engaging. Great for younger readers.
radchik1313's review
5.0
This was one of my favorite books as a child, the whole Ology collection is wonderful. This book is for kids, but its also informative and talks about non- western pirates which opened my eyes, and mind, letting me see that I don’t know everything and breaking stereotypes.
goobertdoobert's review against another edition
2.0
That is the last time I read a book my 11 year-old brother gave to me. Although good info, not sure I will find use for it in my life. Unless I suddenly end up as a pirate after falling through an invisible time warp...
woolfardis's review
3.0
The -Ology series is one of the best child-orientated illustrated information collections I've come across. In this one, it's obviously about Pirates. Don't be fooled, though: it's accurate and contains some of the best historical information in one place. It's interactive and contains hidden letters and jewels and all sorts of paraphernalia.
From an adult's perspective: the information contained is great for research purposes and it's a great place to start for terminology and a few of the more infamous Pirates of the Seven Seas.
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From an adult's perspective: the information contained is great for research purposes and it's a great place to start for terminology and a few of the more infamous Pirates of the Seven Seas.
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cboddie's review
4.0
I love all of the books in the Ologies series and this is definitely one of my favorites. It fulfills my love of all things nautical and piratical perfectly! How I would have loved this book as a kid! Who am I kidding, it's still super great as an adult. It's such a fun, interactive way to learn about pirate history and customs, ships, world cultures and life at sea during that time. I'd recommend this for children in Kindergarten and older. Even if the younger kids can't read all of the passages, the wonderful illustrations and numerous flaps and extras provide hours of entertainment. The journal style presents the information in a highly readable fashion and makes it ideal for parents to read aloud. Really, the only thing missing is a bibliography offering suggestions for further reading.
ubalstecha's review
Another good ology book with lots of fold outs and tacticle elements.
sivinsg's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0