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Ahoy there! Are you ready for an adventure on the high seas? The titles in this graphic nonfiction series plunge reluctant readers into stories of daring sword fights, ruthless captains, and piles of plunder. Colourful, detailed illustrations and engaging dialogue bring each biographical tale to life, while actual quotes keep them historically grounded.

Pirates (Fly!)

Dig up the history, tactics, and legacy of infamous pirates, their ships, and those portrayed on the big screen. With easy text and explosive pictures, these books will have any young reader ready for the high seas! This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colourful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

Pirates at the Plate

Teams of pirates and cowboys, including such figures as Blackbeard and Wild Bill, inject rowdy adventure into America’s pastime in this story about baseball and the imagination of youth.

Pirates Don't Dance

Jack longs to be a pirate. He loves everything about the job, from the peacefulness of the ocean to the opportunity to make new friends to the excitement of exotic travel. Jack also loves to dance, from the graceful glide of the glissade to the energetic leap of the grand jeté to the controlled kick of the grand battement. In fact, Jack often dances as he does his pirate apprentice chores. Unfortunately, Captain Squinty Eye's number one pirate-ship rule is PIRATES DON'T DANCE. Dancing is too silly and not fitting for a rough, tough pirate. What will it take for Jack to convince Captain Squinty Eye that dancing is not a bad thing, and may even help Jack be a better pirate? Or will Jack and his dreams get tossed overboard? An empowering and relatable story about staying true to yourself and following your dreams. Back matter includes explanations of dance movements, as well as definitions of pirate speak.

Pirates in Class 3

Classroom 3 has an unexpected adventure when Captain Calamity shows up looking for treasure in their classroom! Eager to help with Ms. Bitsy gone, the students of Classroom 3 search from reading corner to building blocks to help the Captain locate the treasure. Can the class pull together to find the treasure before Captain Bloodloss catches up and steals it? Or will they battle it out with the notorious pirate bully?

Pirates vs. Monsters

Pirates Hector, Sue, and George are crafty, bold, and all very proud about besting some of the most grizzly, gruesome monsters. But are they telling the truth? A few new visitors might just set the record straight.

Pirouette

Simone has been raised as a dancer, but she hates performing. Hannah loves nothing more than dance, but her parents see it as just a hobby. When the two girls meet for the first time at age fifteen, they choreograph a plan to switch places and change the role that dance plays in their lives. Yet fooling their friends and family is more challenging than either girl expected. And when someone threatens to reveal the truth, it could cost the sisters everything. In this clever twist on the twin-swap story, Robyn Bavati delivers a poignant tale about changing your fate—one step at a time.

Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership

Throughout American history, a wide range of personalities has held the office of U.S. president, many of whom have defined their time. Despite their differences, each of the leaders profiled here is remembered for his precedent-setting accomplishments and defining leadership. These absorbing volumes tell the story of a nation through the lives of its most influential presidents and highlight the resounding impact they have had on the American and world stages.

Place Hacking: Venturing Off Limits

Leaping from the Eiffel Tower in a wingsuit. Scaling Shanghai Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings. Camping on the roof of Philadelphia's abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary. These scenarios are real examples of the recreational activity of place hacking: climbing, wading, jumping, or even ironing your way into prohibited or obscure spaces. Why do people do it? Is it the exhilaration of trespassing? Is it discovering a new perspective? Is it roving through your surroundings in an unpredictable manner?

Place In History, A

This series is a look at the most famous and iconic sites from the last and the new century, exploring each one and the part it played in modern history. These places all serve as “jumping off points” for wider discussions about war, globalism and other key topics in modern history.

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