Dare you step into the past? When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life on board a pirate ship, before the door back to the present vanishes.

Find out: What life is like as a cabin boy Why the rigger has scurvy Who the women pirates are And much more!

Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Encounters with the Past gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods.

Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.