Modern-Day Piracy

by Jason Porterfield

Book Overview

Until recently, piracy was a crime that few people expected to encounter in the modern world. Today's pirates pilot motorboats and carry assault rifles, and utilize modern technology in order to carry out raids. This book examines modern-day piracy in detail, delving into the social and economic motivators that have given rise to contemporary nautical crime. The engaging text covers the regions in which piracy is most prevalent, famous incidents,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435894464
• ISBN13: 9781435894464
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12