Annotation: Even today, hundreds of years later, the daring story of the pirate Blackbeard captivates readers of all ages. In reality, the pirate was Edward Teach, a man with a thick black beard and captain of the ship Queen Anne's Revenge. In this intriguing volume, readers learn about Blackbeard's life, his time as a pirate, the way he died, as well as what is fact and what is fiction about his story as it is told today. More historical context is given in sidebars and facts boxes, and historical images and illustrations enhance the fascinating main content.