Blackbeard the Pirate
Biography (nonfiction) 704 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 800L
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Blackbeard the Pirate tells the true story of a famous pirate who terrorized the seas for years. Once he began robbing ships, Blackbeard became one of the most feared pirates on the sea. This historical pirate story is the inspiration behind many of the colorful pirates in today's books and movies. Photographs, illustrations, and maps accompany the text.
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