Weintraub, Aileen

Describes the lives of corsairs Arouj and Kheir-ed-din, the red-bearded Muslim brothers known as the Barbarossas, including Arouj's battles on the North African coast and Kheir-ed-din's surprise attack on Spain's Balearic Islands.

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.

Chronicles the life of pirate William Kidd, describing his family in New York, his agreement to privateer for England, and his capture of the "Quedagh Merchant," for which he was hanged.

Tells the life story of pirate Jean Lafitte, including his key role in the Americans' victory at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

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 life of Welsh buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan, including the taking of Portobello and his defense of Jamaica against the Spanish.

Describes how ships are used to send aid in response to such disasters as tsunamis and hurricanes.

Detail the procedures commonly used by emergency personnel in dealing with natural disasters.

Provides information about the personal lives of the members of the American rock band KISS and discusses the group's rise to fame.

Provides a brief history of how cars developed; looks at the job of auto mechanic, discussing training options, job opportunities, specialization, and tools; and follows an auto mechanic through a typical work day.