The Colony of Virginia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499405873)

This volume introduces readers to the beginnings of colonial Virginia, which was home to the first successful British settlement in North America. The narrative begins with the hardships and eventual success of the Jamestown settlement. Readers will learn about the crop that saved the colony, the rise of plantations, and early democracy in the Virginia House of Burgesses. Information-rich text paired with corresponding images highlight Virginia's role in the American Revolution, and draw attention to important Virginians such as Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. This volume was researched and written to support national and state social studies curricula while supporting comprehension through accompanying primary sources, biographies, and maps.

Author: Jackie Heckt
ISBN-10: 1499405871
ISBN-13: 9781499405873
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2015
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177788 / Colony of Virginia