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Jamestown

1607 – 1624

Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Located in Virginia, it faced many challenges, including harsh conditions and conflicts with indigenous peoples. Despite these struggles, it paved the way for future colonies.

Picture books

John Smith Escapes Again!

Fun book about John Smith’s adventures in Jamestown and beyond

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Jamestown, New World Adventure

Story of life in Jamestown through a fictional diary

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James Towne: Struggle for Survival

Moving introduction to life in Jamestown for younger readers

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Chapter books

Our Strange New Land (My America

Fictional diary of a girl in Jamestown

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Blood on the River: James Town, 1607

Excellent novel about a boy in John Smith’s expedition

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Poison in the Colony: James Town 1622

Sequel to Blood on the Water, as Jamestown enters an era of new challenges

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Shadows in the Glasshouse

Historical mystery about a Jamestown apprentice girl

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A Lion to Guard Us

Story of a girl traveling with her sibligns to 1609 Jamestown

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Shadows at Jamestown

Story of modern kids solving a mystery at an archaeological dig at Jamestown

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The Corn Raid

Story of an indentured servant boy making hard decisions in Jamestown

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Non-fiction books

Jamestown, 1607

Accessible introduction to Jamestown for young readers

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1607: A New Look at Jamestown

NatGeo exploration of Jamestown featuring artifacts

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The World of Captain John Smith

Engaging overview of what was happening in the world around John Smith

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Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland

Archaeological exploration of Jamestown for middle-grade readers

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You Wouldn’t Want to Be an American Colonist!

Playful exploration of life in Jamestown

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