Notorious Pirates Graphics Blackbeard

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Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's adventures and how he became one of the most infamous--and feared--pirate captains of all time in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.

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Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her book President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind won a 2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Silver Award. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Andi Espinosa is a freelance illustrator from the heat-infested realm of Miami, Florida. Eternally inspired by quirky characters and pencil textures, they are often on a quest for merging some light, silliness, and wonder in dark, spindly, bug-eyed works. Quite fond of pencils, cartoons, and ugly things. Currently a Freelance Illustrator working on published children's books and book covers - and surviving off tacos on the side. Jose Ramos is an acclaimed illustrator who specializes in creating art for children and various publishing projects. Additionally, Jose is one of the featured artists at IlloZoo, a renowned global illustration agency. His work showcases an outstanding level of quality, and he is highly valued for his ability to create unique and engaging illustrations that appeal to children and adults alike. His art has been featured in numerous publications and has earned him a reputation as a skilled and versatile artist. His clients include Benchmark Education, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and McGraw-Hill, to name a few.