Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep pets? Check out the stories. Then see if you can spot the myths!
Each section has 3 pieces of information about pirates, a few paragraphs each. The next page reveals which one was a myth, why, and what the truth is. The front matter gives some tips for identifying fake information such as absolutes and a lack of details. Historic images are included throughout.