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1) Pocahontas
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A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of Native American teenager Pocahontas.
Pocahontas was a Native American teenager famous for her connection to the colonial settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. She is said to have saved the life of Englishman John Smith. At the age of 17, she married tobacco farmer John Rolfe, eventually moving to England with him. Her story has been highly romanticized in literature and film over the years,...
2) Pocahontas
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Do you know the story of Pocahontas? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the ins and outs...
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Introduce young children to Pocahontas and the ways that she influenced America! Kindergarten students will develop social studies content knowledge and literacy with this appropriately leveled nonfiction book. Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this biography helps early learners build vocabulary and begin to comprehend historical events.
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Once again, the Shockoe Slip Gang find themselves caught up in a thrilling and scary new mystery when their friend Jason, now living in Williamsburg, asks for their help. He's discovered that a Native American headband, believed to have been worn by Pocahontas herself, has been stolen from the historical museum in Jamestown. Even more mysterious, Jason suspects that his friend Amy, a curator at the museum and a descendant of Pocahontas, is the person...
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Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the fascinating life and times of Pocahontas. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension and literacy. It aligns with...
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This story is excerpted from The Legendary Casey Jones: And Other American Folktales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces extraordinary characters in this mesmerizing tale of American heritage. Perfect for both middle-grade (9–12 year-old) and Young Adult readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.
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Americas Hidden History volume 10
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Join Historian David Barton, Tim Barton, and special guests as they uncover the stories some historians don't what you to know.
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