Download or read book 101 Amazing Pirate Facts written by Children's History Press and published by Children's History Press. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's History press is proud to present "101 Amazing Pirate Facts". Here you will find tons of pirate trivia. You will learn all about the life and times of pirates, buccaneers, privateers and corsairs in the age of sail. You will learn all about pirate slang, pirate weapons, and even why pirates often wore earrings! Plenty of pirate pictures and even a quiz to test your knowledge of all things piratical.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Pirates written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arrr matey! Are you loaded to the gunwalls? Do you know what Blackbeard's ship was called? Which pirate ate a man's heart? Who makes the list of the top ten pirates of all time? All these facts and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to pirates. Whether you’re Henry Morgan himself, or just some unlucky Jonah, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to float your boat. Land ahoy!
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Christmas written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that an old tradition in Scandinavia tells of a Yule Goat who wanders around villages ensuring people have properly prepared for Christmas and demanding presents from everyone? Or that in 1659 it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts? What on earth is a Turducken? And how many Christmas tree farms are there in America? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to Christmas. Whether you're Santa himself, or just a typical elf interested in finding out more about this fantastic time of the year, then this book containing over one hundred fascinating facts is perfect for you!
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Volcanoes written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that animals can often sense when a volcano is going to erupt? Or that the force of an eruption is measured on the VEI, or Volcanic Explosivity Index? What is the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And what were the largest eruptions in human history? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to volcanoes, separated into sections for easy reading. This book is perfect for those studying volcanoes at school, or even if you are just interested in finding out more about this fascinating topic.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Trees written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that you can use a tree stump as a compass? Do you know what makes Maple trees explode? What do the leaves of an oak tree look like? And where is the tallest tree in the world? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to trees. Whether you're a dedicated arborologist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this book containing over one hundred fascinating facts is the book for you.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Castles written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the world's oldest football was found in a room at Stirling Castle? Do you know what the person in charge of a castle's buttery is called? What is the difference between a trebuchet and a mangonel? And what is an oubliette? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in the excellent quick-read guide to castles. Whether you’re King Richard the Lionheart himself, or just some unlucky peasant, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to keep you entertained.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about the Tudors written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent book containing over one hundred facts about the Tudors. Separated into sections covering each monarch of the era in detail as well as more general chapters with interesting, amusing and shocking facts, the book is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English history as well as those with a general interest in the age.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This book is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history's most fascinating figures.
Download or read book 100 Things You Should Know about Pirates written by Andrew Langley and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 things you should know about Pirates takes you on a journey of discovery through a gripping period of history. Exactly 100 facts, accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what pirate life on the seas was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes and projectsdress up as a pirate, design your own pirate flag, and map the pirates' journeys. So follow the treasure trail, grab some pieces of eight, and hop aboard, shipmates!
Download or read book Gross Facts About Pirates written by Mira Vonne and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Billie Eilish written by Holger Weßling and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2023-04-05 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billie Eilish is one of the music industry's hottest properties right now. Today some people see her as a mainstream act and many well-known celebrities are talking of how much they like her work. Yet her biggest fans have been there from the start, following her career long before she was the ‘next big thing'. But how much do you really know about Billie? How did she start off in the musical world? Who does she consider to be influential on her unique style? And how did she transition from well-kept-secret to major stardom? This quick-read guide features over one hundred facts about Billie, her music, her style and much more. So whether you were an avocado who was there from the beginning or are a newly-converted member of the eyelashes or pirates, this is the perfect book for you!
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Rome written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Rome. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period of history, this excellent quick-read guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Download or read book Minecraft 101 Amazing Facts You Didn t Know written by G Whiz and published by GWhizBooks.com. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that On May 17, 2009, it was publicly released for the PC as an alpha version and the full version was released on November 18, 2011? Or, did you know In its commercial form, the game has four main modes: Survival mode, Creative mode, Hardcore mode and Spectator mode? What are the amazing facts of Minecraft by Markus Persson and Jens Bergensten? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Minecraft G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
Download or read book The Fact or Fiction Behind Pirates written by Adam Sutherland and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pirates we see in movies and on TV are very different from those that actually once sailed the seas. This book takes an engaging look at pirate mythology and assigns a fact or phony evaluation to many of the things commonly associated with the swashbuckling sailors. Did pirates really make people walk the plank or carry around treasure maps? Loaded with fact boxes and explanations of how many of these pirate myths originated, readers will love discovering more about real pirates.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Johnny Depp Facts written by Frankie Taylor and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of heart-throb actor Johnny Depp? Do you want to know 101 amazing facts about him that you probably weren't aware of until now? If so, then this easy-to-digest eBook is perfect for you. Contained within are 101 facts about the much loved-actor. Test yourself and your friends' knowledge with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Subjects include his acting, music and of course his long line of romantic flings and relationships such as Winona Ryder, Kate Moss and Vanessa Paradis. Show everyone that you are the world expert on Johnny Depp!
Download or read book Pirates written by Iain Zaczek and published by AAPPL. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates, buccaneers, freebooters, corsairs - whatever the name, they evoke a surprisingly romantic image in the modern mind. In this elegant and entertaining little book Iain Zaczk explores the myth and the reality behind the enduring image. From piracy's |golden age| in the 16th and 17th century to the sort of men attracted to this life, the ships they used and the routes they frequented to the famous buccaneers, the female pirates and the brigands of the silver screen - all entries are peppered with fascinating facts and anecdotes.
