Cooke, Tim

"Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne's Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn't retire from piracy for good. This adventurous volume takes readers into the background of the famous figure, explains the origins of his striking moniker, and describes the bloody skirmish that ended his life. Sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about both pirates and privateers and the perils of each chosen path."--From the publisher.

Presents a full-color illustrated look at Henry Hudson and his explorations. Discusses conditions aboard his ships, the people he encountered, weather conditions, and his death and legacy. Features maps, a timeline, fact boxes, quotes, writing activities, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the lives and crimes of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Describes what it was like to travel with Spanish explorer Francisco Vazquez de Coronado. Highlights where he went, why and how he got there, and what went right and wrong. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, resources for further information, and color illustrations.

A look at the life of Australian bushranger Edward "Ned" Kelly.

Discusses the life of the outlaw known as 'Billy the Kid' describing how he became an outlaw, and what life was like in the West in the last half of the nineteenth century.

Jesse James's rise as a notorious outlaw was concurrent with the upheaval the West experienced before, during, and after the American Civil War. In fact, Jesse and his brother Frank became heroes to many who viewed them as Confederates battling the Union more than murderers and thieves. This thought-provoking volume tells the story of Jesse, from childhood to violent death, as well as relates valuable information about events in the United States that cultivated outlaws like the James brothers, including Bleeding Kansas and Reconstruction. The infamous man comes to life through photographs, illustrations, and an exciting narrative.

Examines the lives and crimes of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne's Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn't retire from piracy for good. This adventurous volume takes readers into the background of the famous figure, explains the origins of his striking moniker, and describes the bloody skirmish that ended his life. Sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about both pirates and privateers and the perils of each chosen path.

Discusses the life of the outlaw known as 'Billy the Kid' describing how he became an outlaw, and what life was like in the West in the last half of the nineteenth century.