Pirate Ships and Flags
Informational (nonfiction) 1,781 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 840L
The image of a swashbuckling pirate with a parrot on his shoulder may be familiar to many readers. However, they may not be as familiar with the ships that pirates used to chase their victims. Pirate Ships and Flags describes various ships used by pirates through history. The types of ships used in different regions of the world are explained, along with the advantages of each in the practice of piracy.