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HISTORICAL FICTION AMERICA - THE PILGRIMS & EARLY SETTLEMENT
Easy Biographies Series “John Cabot & Son” (David Goodnough) $3 PB GC (Has two scribble lines on inturn and tape residue. Ex lib) Focuses on the childhood and young-adult years of famous men and women who overcame obstacles to achieve greatness. Inspirational and informative reading for students with big dreams. Presents a brief biography of the Venetian explorer who laid the first English claim to the North American continent and of his son who further explored the new territory. 6-9 YO
The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving (Ann McGovern) $6 PB EC The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving lasted three whole days. Lovely picture book with simple text introduces children to the struggles of the Pilgrims during their first year at Plymouth Colony and the events leading to the historic occasion celebrated today. 5-10 YO
N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims (Robert San Souci) $6 PB EC Wyeth's 14-panel mural of the early Pilgrim years, done for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building in the early 1940s, has been handsomely reproduced to accompany the story of the legends of Myles Standish, Squanto, and the first Thanksgiving in this lovely picture book. The figures are solidly rendered, as if cut from Plymouth's rocky soil, and wear the expected white collars, flowing capes, bonnets, and high-crowned hats. 5-10 YO
Pocahontas (Joseph Bruchac) $5 PB BRAND NEW This vivid, detailed historical novel chronicles the relationship between Virginia colonists and the Powhatans as seen through the perspectives of Captain John Smith and 11-year-old Pocahontas, daughter of the Powhatan chief.
Pocahontas: True Princess (Mari Hanes) $4 PB VGC (Ex lib) In 1607 the English established a colony at Jamestown, Virginia. But the harsh winters were more difficult than the settlers had planned and they soon found that their supplies were becoming dangerously low. One day, during 1608, Captain John Smith and some of his men were captured by Native Americans while they were out searching for food. Captain Smith's men were all killed and he was taken to Chief Powhatan. The mighty Indian Chief ordered that Smith be killed. At the last moment, the Chief's daughter, 13 year old Pocahontas, pleaded with her father and saved Captain Smith's life. Read how Pocahontas becomes the first native American Indian to accept Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. 10+ Multnomah Books
The Double Life Of Pocahontas (Jean Fritz) $4 PB EC Jean Fritz's award-winning book provides an historically accurate account of the life of Pocahontas. The favoured daughter of Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas finds herself torn between two worlds when the British settlers come to Jamestown and she becomes a link between the two diverse cultures. 9+ WINNER OF THE LAURA INGALLS WILDER MEDAL
The Story Of Squanto, First Friend To The Pilgrims (Cathy East Dubowski) $5 PB BRAND NEW, $4 PB VGC When the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, they faced many hardships. Luckily, they found a friend named Squanto, who spoke English, to guide them. Squanto played an important role in making peace between the Native Americans and the settlers in Plymouth. He also taught them the secrets of fishing, hunting and growing corn, so that they could joyously share the first feast of Thanksgiving. 9+
Easy Biographies Series “Sacajawea: Wilderness Guide” (Kate Jassem) $4 PB EC Presents a biography of famous young Shoshone Indian princess, Sacajawea, who acted as interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. An effective tools in helping young readers understand and appreciate history and different cultures. Illustrated throughout. 6-9 YO