Before the Pilgrims, English settlers tried to put down New World roots in the sandy soil of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, including leadership of Captain John Smith.
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 of separating fact from fiction.
Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of the Powhatan Indian who worked throughout her life to establish peace between her people and the English.
A biography of the famous American Indian princess Pocahontas, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.
facilitating exchange between the Powhatan and the Jamestown settlers
Nagle, Jeanne
2018
This title emphasizes the truth behind the embellishments regarding Pocahontas, examining how an Indian princess first befriended early American colonists.
