Title:
Modern pirates
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
"For thousands of years, criminals called pirates have taken to the sea to hijack boats, steal valuable goods, and take hostages. Todays pirates are more advanced than ever before, able to quickly overtake huge ships using powerful weapons and high-tech communication devices. Readers will find out what effect piracy has on the world today and what government and law enforcement agencies around the world are doing to stop it."--Publisher.
Year Published:
2016
Series:
Physical Description:
48 p. : col. ill., map ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Danger on the seas -- The face of pirates today -- Hotspots and notable pirates attacks -- The war on piracy true statistics -- Resources -- Important words -- Index -- About the author.
ISBN:
9780531214664
9780531220795
Publisher:
New York : Children's Press, 2016.
