John Smith
by Kristin Petrie
Explorers (ABDO); Checkerboard Library
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover the adventurous life of John Smith, an English explorer who journeyed across Europe and the New World. Follow his daring voyages as he explored rivers, mapped new lands, and played a key role in saving the Jamestown colony. Along the way, learn about his friendships, bravery, and lasting impact on America’s early history.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureExplorersBiographyFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781596797512
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,358
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Smith, John, 1580-1631 -- Juvenile literatureColonists -- Virginia -- Jamestown -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureExplorers -- America -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureExplorers -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureJamestown (Va.) -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literatureJamestown (Va.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literatureColonistsHistoryJuvenile literatureExplorersBiographyState & LocalJUVENILE NONFICTIONScience & TechnologyBiography & AutobiographySmith, john, 1580-1631Explorers, juvenile literatureJamestown (va.), historyVirginia, historyVirginia, juvenile literature
People
John Smith (1580-1631)
Places
AmericaGreat BritainJamestownJamestown (Va.)Virginia