Cover of The settling of Jamestown

The settling of Jamestown

by Janet Riehecky

Landmark Events in American History

Reading Level 7-8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the challenges and triumphs of the first English settlers as they establish Jamestown, facing harsh conditions and uncertain futures. Experience the early days of a new colony struggling to survive in unfamiliar territory. This tale brings to life the courage and determination that shaped American history.

Representation & Themes

HistoryPioneersFrontier and pioneer lifeColonial period

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
0836853415
Pages
48
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,171

Subjects

Pioneers -- Virginia -- Jamestown -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literature.Frontier and pioneer life -- Virginia -- Jamestown -- Juvenile literature.Jamestown (Va.) -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literature.Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.Jamestown (Va.) -- History.Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.PioneersHistoryJuvenile literatureFrontier and pioneer lifePioneers, juvenile literatureVirginia, historyJamestown (va.), history

Places

VirginiaJamestownJamestown (Va.)