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Explore St. Augustine past and present with Pelican Pete – soaring over St. Augustine lighthouse, Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, cobbled streets, forests, flowers and trees. Fun for younger kids. (Picture book)
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1702. Based on true events, the whole city takes refuge in Castillo de San Marcos after the English threaten to attack St. Augustine. Inside the fort, three friends, Luissa, Diego and Junco watch as houses are burned, food is rationed, and the fort is bombarded by gunfire. Wonderful local color. (Chapter book)
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Before you visit Fort Mose, read about the first free black settlement in North America, founded in 1738 by Francisco Menendez. Fort Mose was a community of African, Native American and Spanish people that thrived for thirty years. Fascinating historical illustrations. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Pirates routinely stopped into St. Augustine, and the privateer Sir Francis Drake attacked the city. Meet the real pirates of the Caribbean, sea robbers who snuck up on ships to steal their treasure. Fun facts about life at sea, what did pirate ships look like, how did pirates attack, and where did all the pirates go. Super illustrations. (Picture book)
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Little kids will have fun with this pirate activity book - make a pirate hat and eye patch, draw pictures, play the Cannonball card game, stick on removable tattoos. (Activity book)
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Action-adventure in St. Augustine, teenage surfer Jack Rackham (a descendent of pirate Calico Jack) teams up with his friends to search for buried treasure on Rattlesnake Island. A haunted lighthouse, snake filled swamps, ghost ship, storms at sea, filled with colorful legends and lore. Good for older kids. (Chapter book)
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