Weintraub, Aileen

Describes the life of legendary eighteenth-century pirate Blackbeard, including his time as a privateer, his betrayal of his crew in 1718, and his violent death.

Describes the short lives of Mary Read and Anne Bonny, two eighteenth-century European strangers who wound up on the same ship as pirates, both disguised as men, and showed themselves to be just as tough as the men if not tougher.

Presents a collection of puzzles, games, and activities for children along with jokes, riddles, and rhymes.

Discusses dietary and nutritional health, healthy eating habits, food pyramids, and ways to stay healthy.

Discusses the history, equipment, and techniques of hunting with a bow and arrow, as well as related safety and conservation issues.

A history of the first American lighthouse, which was built at the entrance to Boston Harbor in 1713.

A history of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the United States and the second tallest lighthouse in the world.

Discusses the responsibilities and challenges of being a baby-sitter, including child care, staying safe, handling emergencies, negotiating, and networking.

Explores the challenges and rewards of attending West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, where individuals are trained to become officers in the United States Army.

Explores the challenges and rewards of attending the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, where individuals are trained to become Coast Guard officers.