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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