Fifteen men on the dead man's chest . Will Jim be able to find the treasure - and get out alive? With a stunning new cover from Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Levi Pinfold, this thrilling pirate adventure is a true classic of its genre, and a must-have for every bookshelf.
Originally named Juan Fernandez, the island of Robinson Crusoe in the South Pacific was the inspiration for Defoe's classic novel about the adventures of a shipwrecked sailor.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.
This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.