1607 : A New Look at Jamestown (Hardcover)

from SuPendleton

This was a very informative book that could be read to a class to supplement material learned in textbooks. Students could also use the book for independent research in the upper elementary grades and above. I like the additional information listed in the book explaining why so many people decide...

from ImperfectCJ

I read this to my nearly 8yo as part of a history lesson. We both found it informative. My son was particularly struck by the idea of a person being skinned alive. Luckily history has many such gems for children to learn about.

from julieaduncan

Although, the Jamestown colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America, it has been overshadowed by Plymouth. Founded by English gentlemen, the colony barely survived. In the past, many described the colonists as lazy. This National Geographic book analyzes more recent evidenc...