Uncovering the Jamestown Colony

by Caitie McAneney

Book Overview

Jamestown is celebrated as the first permanent English settlement in North America, but underneath the well-known history is a darker past. In its beginning years, Jamestown was far from successful. In fact, most colonists who came to Jamestown never left; they died shortly after arriving. This fascinating book delves into the challenges of the colony, revealing its successes, tragedies, and even horrors such as cannibalism. Readers will be surprised...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482458063
• ISBN13: 9781482458060
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.7" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6