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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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 starring a boy in John Smith’s expedition
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Shadows in the Glasshouse

Historical mystery about a Jamestown apprentice girl
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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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James Towne: Struggle for Survival

Lovely introduction to life in Jamestown
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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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