| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| Contents |
About this book -- United States of America - map -- Introduction -- Village by the river 1590-1607 -- English arrive 1607-1608 -- Protecting their land 1607-1609-- Life in Jamestown 1608-1613 -- Pocahontas marries 1613-1617 -- Virginia plantation 1619-1622 -- Mayflower arrives 1620-1622 -- Home in the colonies 1640-1680 -- Growing towns 1630-1680 -- New Netherlands 1609-1664 -- New France 1603-1683 -- West of the colonies 1680s-1700s -- Mission in the west 1598-1700s -- Stories of Boston 1700-1750 -- Getting things done 1700-1735 -- Farming and food 1730-1750 -- Slavery 1730-1750 -- City life 1730-1754 -- Historical map of America -- Famous people of the time -- Important dates and events -- Glossary -- Historical fiction to read -- Historic sites to visit -- Index. |
| Summary |
Uses the life of Pocahontas as a reference to examine the history of the United States from 1590 to 1754, including early European settlers, their battles with the Native Americans, daily life in the new colonies, slavery, and the growing troubles with England. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.2 1.0 39625. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.
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Pocahontas, -1617 -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- History -- Colonial period, approximately 1600-1775.
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Pocahontas, -1617.
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Women -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
1575727455 library binding |
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9781575727455 library binding |
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