 Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime
Piracy
Cindy Vallar, Editor
& Reviewer
P.O. Box 425,
Keller, TX 76244-0425
Books for
Pirate Apprentices ~ Ships
The Pop-up Book of Ships
by Eric Kentley and David Hawcock
Universe, 2009, ISBN 978-0-7893-1862-6, US $40.00 / CAN
$45.00
Few
things capture the imagination as much as a ship at
sea, yet unless you live near a seaport, you don’t
have the opportunity to do more than read about
them. The Pop-up Book of Ships changes that.
From the instant you open the cover of this book,
ships from the past and today unfold right before
your eyes. Some pop-ups are large, while others are
small, and one is so big it takes four pages to
emerge.
First up is Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind
as you examine the vessels used in exploration
starting with the Vikings. Next, the bow of HMS Victory
emerges to introduce readers to warships with
sails. Cutty Sark seems to float right off
the page as the world of maritime trade is
discussed. The battleships of steam, iron, and the
20th century come next, followed by cruise ships.
The final double-page spread covers yachts and
sports.
The intricacy of each model astounds the reader each
time the book is opened. The colorful artwork and
short narratives about the vessels are a fabulous
introduction to the history of ships. The price of
this book is high, but well worth the treasures that
unfold before your very eyes!
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