Pirate Treasure examines the hunt for treasures lost or hidden by
pirates, and examines whether any of the legends of buried treasure
could really be true. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Pirate
Treasure' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and
history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach. Pirate treasures
covered in the book include those of the famous Blackbeard and Captain
Kidd, the pirate shipwreck the Whydah, and the mysterious Oak Island
Money Pit. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and
the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters
driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest
with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?