William Kidd's Lost Treasure
From the Series Mysteries in History
In the late 1600s, Captain William Kidd attacked ships on the Indian Ocean and stole their treasure. What did he do with it? In William Kidd’s Lost Treasure, early fluent readers will learn about Kidd’s time as a pirate and the rumors of his buried treasure. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible treasure hunting sites.
A Take a Look! infographic offers a visual look at where Kidd may have sailed with his stolen goods, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a Quick Facts section recaps the events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about William Kidd using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. William Kidd’s Lost Treasure also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index.
William Kidd’s Lost Treasure is part of Jump!’s Mysteries in History series.







