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1607: A New Look at Jamestown
Contributor(s): Lange, Karen (Author)

ISBN: 1426300131 ISBN-13: 9781426300134
Publisher: National Geographic Kids

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Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2007
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Annotation: "1607: A New Look at Jamestown" is the last word on America's first colony. With expert appraisal of new archaeological evidence, this National Geographic title stands alone for timely authority and visual appeal.
Karen Lange's gripping narrative incorporates analysis of the latest discoveries from the Jamestown site. The text has been researched with the help of National Geographic grantee Dr. William Kelso. The pages come alive with Ira Block's stunning photography, detailing newly discovered artifacts, and highlighting authentic Jamestown reenactments. Compelling new theories, a National Geographic period map, and stunning reenactment photography take us back to Jamestown in 1607, where the course of our country's history changed forever.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States

Dewey: 973.21

LCCN: 2006005824

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.7" W x 10.98" L (1.04 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Virginia
- Chronological Period - 17th Century

Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Awards: Golden Kite, Honor Book, Nonfiction, 2007

Review Citations: School Library Journal 01/01/2007 pg. 151
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2007 pg. 32
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2007 pg. 299 - Recommended
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 113011
Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0

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Publisher Description:
1607: A New Look at Jamestown is the last word on America's first colony. With expert appraisal of new archaeological evidence, this National Geographic title stands alone for timely authority and visual appeal. Karen Lange's gripping narrative incorporates analysis of the latest discoveries from the Jamestown site. The text has been researched with the help of National Geographic grantee Dr. William Kelso. The pages come alive with Ira Block's stunning photography, detailing newly discovered artifacts, and highlighting authentic Jamestown reenactments. Compelling new theories, a National Geographic period map, and stunning reenactment photography take us back to Jamestown in 1607, where the course of our country's history changed forever. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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