The Virginia Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Lucent)) [Library Binding]

Dennis Brindell Fradin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Thirteen Colonies (Lucent)

Presents the history, economy, culture, and people of the Virginia colony from the early Indian settlements to the Revolution. Includes brief biographies of prominent Virginians of the period from Powhatan to Thomas Jefferson and Henry Lee.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6 A readable style and an attractive format distinguish this colonial history. Description of the early colonists' travailstheir disappointments and deathsare balanced with explanations of Powhatan tribal life and their contributions to and problems with the English intruders in Jamestown. Fradin explores the differences that led to later clashes. In an effort to help readers understand the ensuing problems between the natives and the newcomers, Fradin asks his audience to pretend that they live in an English village in 1607, when a group of Indian warriors take their land without asking permission. In addition to the development of colonial government, the tobacco-based economy, and the degenerating relations with England, Fradin also discusses the injustices of slavery. The Revolutionary War period is emphasized, with special attention to outstanding Virginians. The use of large print and wide margins may indicate a somewhat younger audience, but the frequent use of appropriate historical anecdotes and quotations from original sources will appeal to teachers and students alike. An abundance of well-chosen black-and-white illustrations, reproductions of original documents, and a time-line make this a good purchase where new U.S. historical materials are needed. Miriam B. Hansen, formerly at Eau Claire Public Schools, Wis.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516003879
• ISBN-13: 978-0516003870
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,137,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"I have the time of my life as a children's author," says Dennis Brindell Fradin, prolific author of close to one hundred and fifty books. "I try not to let a day of the year go by without working." Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he earned a creative writing degree from Northwestern University, then taught elementary school for twelve years. In 1989, the National College of Education honored him as the Educator of the Year. He is married to writer Judith Bloom Fradin, who did the photo research on this book. They live in Evanston, Illinois and have three grown children.