Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion (Ologies)

This was the first 'ology' book I bought - it was selling cheapish [comparatively] at Exclusive and I snapped it up. The book is perfect for young minds, full of imagination and interesting pictures. Although it has been tagged here as non-fiction, it is I suppose faction, where a lot of facts are hung around an adventure to make everything more palatable and exciting.

Pirateology is not the book of choice as a reference work but it is a wonderfull way to learn a little bit about those Eighteenth Century Freebooters and Privateers - especially in an age in which impression are formed either by Disney or by the news headlines.

You can definitely see the appeal of a big black book with "Pirate" on the side of it. The binding is sturdy and dark, and on the cover is a compass. Inside is strings and flaps, a lot like the Dragonology book, but with pirates instead -duh! There's letters and article clippings held on by tape, and what's this? Little letters and tiny books within books? Talk of treasure and gold and strange animals(name one book with a tenrec in it, seriously!), enough to really get your imagination going.

Kids will love this book, more than the dragon one though? No way! Dragons beat pirates, just ask a kid!

If you've ever actually studied pirates, like me, you will find that this book is wildly inaccurate. The facts are mixed up.
Thought this is a really cool book and I myself do enjoy writing in the code that is hidden in the book, it is not accurate, and won't really teach you anything about pirates.

This book covers many topics about the golden age of pirates through the old journal from Captain William Lubber while he is trying to track down a pirate named Arrabella Drummand. This book is visually appealing and offers information is small chunks that promotes casual reading of pirate facts. I find the set up of the book encourages interaction much like a website does. There are envelopes to open, smaller books to read and maps to unfold, much like clicking on a link to further explore a topic. Each page covers a topic like pirate weaponry and navigation. The illustrations are mostly very detailed and colorful sketches.

Pirateology is part of a series of 'ology' books (Wizardology, Dragonology, and Egyptology).

There is also a show more great website (www.ologyworld.com) that offers more insight on the books and of course some games. show less

Lots of fun. A cool looking compass on the front, but it's just for looks. Scrapbook style book.

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I love these books. They are interactive and full of learning experiences for every age. Also, for some reason this one is selling for pretty cheap, all the more reason to buy it!

The sea journal of captain William Lubber.