Pocahontas
Pocahontas by George Sullivan, published by Scholastic Reference in 2002, presents a detailed account of the life of this notable Native American woman. This 128-page book utilizes the journals and writings of English colonists to narrate Pocahontas’s story, highlighting her role in early American history. Known for her pivotal actions, including saving Capt. John Smith in 1608, Pocahontas is depicted as a significant figure who contributed to the survival of Jamestown and fostered peace between the Powhatans and the English.
Readers will discover the various aspects of Pocahontas’s life, including her upbringing as the favorite daughter of a Powhatan chief and her influence on colonial America. The book reveals intriguing facts, such as her original name, Matoaka, and her experiences, including teaching John Smith the Algonkian language and her kidnapping by English colonists. This edition provides a comprehensive look at Pocahontas’s impact on history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in juvenile nonfiction, biography, and the historical context of Native American interactions with early settlers.
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS: POCAHONTAS tells the exciting story of the life of this famous Native American woman, using the journals and writings of English colonists.
Famous for saving the life of Capt. John Smith in 1608, Pocahontas grew up as the favorite daughter of the Native American chief of the Powhatans. Pocahontas’s rescue of Smith made her famous not only in colonial America, but across the ocean in England as well. Pocahontas made enormous contributions to the survival of Jamestown by bringing the colonists food and promoting peace between Powhatans and the English. Pocahontas lived a relatively short life, but she made an impact on colonial American history that is still felt today.
Did you know that Pocahontas:
-was really named Matoaka
-taught John Smith how to speak Algonkian
-was kidnapped and held hostage on an English ship?
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