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John Smith

by Tara Baukus Mello

Colonial Leaders

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Journey back to the early days of America with the adventurous John Smith, a brave leader who guided the Jamestown settlers through challenges and helped shape the first English colony in Virginia. Discover the exciting struggles and triumphs of exploration and survival in a new land.

Representation & Themes

BiographyExplorationHistoryAdventureComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0791053458
Pages
77
Publisher
Chelsea House
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,408

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Smith, John, 1580-1631 -- Juvenile literatureSmith, John, 1580-1631Colonists -- Virginia -- Jamestown -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureExplorersJamestown (Va.) -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literatureJamestown (Va.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literatureJamestown (Va.) -- HistoryVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775ColonistsJuvenile literatureBiographyHistorySmith, john, 1580-1631

People

John Smith (1580-1631)

Places

JamestownJamestown (Va.)Virginia