Silly Willy Winston and his friend Aiden live in the desert. They love to explore but most of all they dream of adventure not on dry ground. Silly Willy Winston throws Aiden a bandanna and wooden sword. He readies his nose and his snout. He puts on his pirate's hat and grabs his telescope. In an instant he becomes Pirate Snout. On this journey they discover a ship buried in the Mojave Desert, a Pyramid under the sea and so much more. Young readers 7 to 8 The Adventures of 'Silly Willy Winston': 'Pirate Snout' in the 'Silly Willy Winston' series is proving to be a hit with children and adults alike. Well-written and also ably illustrated by talented author Donna Maguire, this time Winston and his friend Aiden take us on an adventure exploring mystery in the desert and on the seas. All of Donna Maguire's books are educational and fun. They make for easy reading. 'Silly Willy Winston' is a Bassett hound who 'uses his nose' to follow trails/scents. Donna Maguire is an able wordsmith. She calls on the beauty and adventures of her own beloved Basset hound to help promote literacy and to inspire and encourage. As an experienced illustrator, she adds color and vibrancy to her works. This 33 page 'Pirate Snout' is an excellent teaching tool with a glossary. The author blends new environments, friendship, life lessons, and experiences, as we enjoy and learn. To be commended. Parents, grandparents and children of all ages will love 'Pirate Snout' and all the books in this series. Check out more on this series at Sillywillywinston.com An excellent gift book - go on, buy one/share one/gift one. You'll be glad you do. WELL DONE. Victoria Zigler's review Jan 15, 16 it was amazingRead on January 15, 2016 This is another fun and educational addition to the series; perfect for curious animal lovers of all ages, as well as those who dream of adventures on or beneath the ocean. Yvonne Mullen rated it it was amazingAhoy Matey! Pirates, pirate-loving children, and young at heart are going to be trilled to set out on a voyage through the desert and seas looking for lost treasure. Donna Maguire does it again with the help of Silly Willy Winston, a basset hound who has ears for adventure. This book is packed with history, geography, and marine life lessons. * Students could easily chart informational topics to further investigate. Using these topic students could create a "class fair" around the projects to share their new insight and knowledge with other students/teachers/parents. * While reading the book students could practice their map skills by pinpointing the various locations Pirate Snout and Aiden venture to for lost treasure. * Money and measurement is weaved throughout the story (size of marine animals, weight of ships, value of lost treasures, area of the base of a pyramid, depth of treasure, etc.) * With the CCSS calling for more informational text reading this book is perfect for close reading lessons. In addition to all the educational uses, this book is simply fun to read. The pirate glossary at the end will have everyone using pirate jargon