There is a lot that goes into sailing a big wooden ship like the Sea Hawk. I never knew there was so much to do out on the open water. This book tells a lot about different jobs on board, what a regular day is like, and even how a ship is laid out. Even though it's about a merchant ship from the 1500s, not much has changed in sailing over the last few hundred years. The best part is all of the great pictures that show lots of detail. And I swear that one of these sailors looks just like Ratso!
In command of the king's fleet, you are headed for India to trade for silks and spices in the late 1500s. This step-by-step guide will help you find a crew, set your course, and fulfill your task. Avoid pirates and sinking the ship, and you could return to wealth and glory! A fun and exciting way to introduce readers to the world in the age of exploration and the shipping trade.
Written by Julia Bruce and available from Enslow Publishers and Amazon.com.
