United Kingdom
Canada
United States
World English
Go to Usborne.com
Usborne Quicklinks
Quicklinks for internet-linked books
Quicklinks
Click on the links to visit the recommended websites.
Websites to visit
Website 1
Find out how to talk like a pirate.
Website 2
Watch a video clip about how to live like a pirate.
Website 3
Try a personality quiz to find out just how pirate ye be?
Website 4
How Blackbeard and his terrifying image caused merchant ships to surrender.
Website 5
Watch a video clip about Captain Kidd.
Website 6
Find out about Captain Calico Jack.
Website 7
Fascinating facts about pirates.
Website 8
Print out and make a pirate hat, booty or a model of a pirate ship. (Scroll down and click on a project to print out a PDF.)
Website 9
See treasure and weapons found in a wreck of a pirate ship, including gold, silver and objects from a pirate's daily life. (Click on "Treasure" or "Daily Life" then click on the photos to see bigger pictures.)
Website 10
Search for pirate treasure in the islands of the Caribbean. (Click on "Begin Sea Adventure!" then "Caribbean Islands Route". NB This activity uses Flash and may not work on all browsers.)
Important!
Internet safety
Children, make sure you follow these three simple rules when using the internet:
- Always ask an adult's permission before using the internet.
- Never give out personal information, such as your name, address, school or telephone number.
- If a website asks you to type in your name or email address, check with an adult first.
For more tips, see Internet safety for children.
Adults - we recommend that children are supervised while on the internet. The content of a website may change at any time and Usborne Publishing is not responsible for content on sites other than its own.
For more on internet safety, see Internet advice for adults.
Using a tablet or smartphone?
Websites with interactive content may not work on your tablet or smartphone, but you can view them on a computer. Find out more…
About this book
Story collections
Illustrated pirate stories
- Landlubbers beware! A thrilling collection of illustrated stories full of nail-biting danger, booming canons, mysterious treasure hunts... and plenty of parrots.
- Stories such as The Captain’s Cat, The Bookish Pirate, The Battle of the Toasted Cheese and others are bristling with swashbuckling sea dogs, cursed cabin boys and even zombie pirates!
- Finished to a high standard and colourfully illustrated, this hardback book would make an excellent gift for any pirate enthusiast.
- Ideal for sharing together, the simple text also makes this book perfect for confident readers to enjoy alone.
Help with links
Problem with a link?
Websites do occasionally experience problems. If a link isn't working we recommend leaving it a while and trying again. If the site is still down the following day please report the problem using our contact form. We will fix the problem as soon as possible, or find an alternative link.
Can't see any links?
If this is the first time you have used Usborne Quicklinks and you can't see ANY links, you may need to adjust your web browser settings. To find out how to do this, see Help & Advice.
Missing link?
The links in Usborne Quicklinks may vary slightly from those described in your book because when a website closes down, or we find a better site, we update the links in Quicklinks. (If we remove any of your favourite sites let us know!)
PDF links
To view and print out files in .pdf format, you need the free Adobe Reader software. Download Adobe Reader.
Sound files
Sound files should play on a computer, tablet or smartphone. If you have difficulty, make sure you have the most up-to-date version of your web browser, or on a desktop computer, download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player (see Technical help).
Midi files
To hear midi files, you need a free program such as Windows Media Player, Real Player or Quicktime. Make sure your speakers are switched on! For more about these programs, see Technical help.
Other titles you may be interested in
© Copyright 2020 Usborne Publishing. Web design & Development by Semantic