pocahontas

"Pocahontas is one of the most recognizable names in American history. Though she only lived to be around 22 years old, her association with colonial America and the New World has cemented her status as a Native American legend. Readers will delight in exploring Pocahontas's fascinating life, where they learn the true details behind the woman whose life has inspired countless books, movies, and artwork. The text was written to support elementary social studies concepts, while artwork and primary sources allow readers to visualize history. A comprehensive timeline and sidebars give readers even more chances to learn"--Amazon.com.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Pocahontas, and the legend of her meeting John Smith and saving his life.

Draws on period letters and papers to chronicle the opening of the first permanent English settlement in the New World, describing the day-to-day existence of the British men and women who dreamed of finding gold and prosperity in the New World and instead found hardship and misery.

A brief biography of Pocahontas, daughter of the great Chief Powhatan, who helped Jamestown settlers survive harsh winters and negotiated peaceful terms between Native Americans and British settlers.

A collection of stories featuring three Disney princesses.

Introduces Pocahontas, the daughter of Native American Chief Powhatan, who befriended the settlers of Jamestown, married John Smith and went to England with him to raise money for the settlement.

Chronicles the history of the Jamestown settlement in the New World and describes the hardships, hunger, and disease they endured as well as their association with the natives, leadership of Captain John Smith, and disagreements among the settlers.

Recreates the life of the Indian daughter of Chief Powhatan, describing her friendship with the colonists of the Jamestown settlement, her marriage, and brief life in England.

Introduces the biography of Pocahontas who was a Powhatan Indian who worked to teach early Americans about her people.