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"Piraternes ø" er femte og sidste bind i den spændende serie om besætningen om bord på handelskompagniet Funk og Sønners største skib, Prinsesse Anne. Styrmand Bjørn fra Prinsesse Anne er kommet ud, hvor han ikke kan bunde. Han er den eneste mand blandt Piratøens kvinder, og det vækker franskmændenes mistænksomhed. Bjørn må nu bluffe sig væk og ender under tilfældige omstændigheder hos en flok engelske spioner. "Prinsesse Anne" er både titlen på Ole E. Christiansens spændende børnebogsserie og navnet på det skib, der er centrum for historierne.

Alex Schuler is your typical middle school student, except for one thing. He is being advised to and learning American history from all the presidents of the United States. Alex's grandfather gave Alex a unique book for his 10th birthday. When he reads it, all the presidents come alive. Alex has all the same issues in school and at home such as dealing with bullies, students cheating on tests, having to deal with chores, and an older brother. However, not every student can ask a president for help.

Chris Brabson hates the Union troops. Yankee riders in the Tennessee mountains have stolen his family's newly harvested crops and their only horse. In spite of this, Chris' brother joins the Union army, and his parents refuse to take either side. But Chris has no doubts, he would fight for the Confederacy. The Perilous Road, a Newbery Honor book, powerfully illustrates the senseless waste of war and the true meaning of courage and tolerance.

Veterans Day is a holiday observed every year on November 11. It honors military soldiers who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Since 1775, the United States Armed Forces have played an important part in the history of the United States. The Armed Forces have done more than just fight.