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Lost Colony of Roanoke / by Katie Chanez.

Mysteries in history (other title)
Chanez, Katie (author).

Summary:

"In 1587, a group of about 100 English colonists settled on what is now Roanoke, North Carolina. The colony's leader left for supplies, and when he returned, he discovered the settlement was empty. The only clues left behind were two carvings. What happened to the lost colony? In Lost Colony of Roanoke, early fluent readers will learn about the attempts to build a colony on Roanoke, the disappearance of more than 100 people, and the theories about what may have happened to them. Readers practice criticalthinking skills to draw their own conclusions about what happened to the colonists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible explanations. A Take a Look! infographic offers a visual lookat the timeline of the settlement, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information about the colony, and a Quick Facts section recaps events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about the Roanoke Colony using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lost Colony of Roanoke also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index. Lost Colony of Roanoke is part of Jump!'s Mysteries in History series." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798892137959
  • ISBN: 9798892137966
  • Physical Description: 24 pages : color illustrations, maps, timeline ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Jump!, Inc., [2026].

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A New Colony -- Trouble in a New Land -- Looking for the Lost--Map and quick facts--Glossary--Index--To learn more--.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-10 Jump!, Inc.
Grades 2-5
280L Lexile
Subject:
Roanoke Colony > Juvenile literature.
Roanoke Colony > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.

Available copies

  • 4 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Mars Hill Library J 975.61 CHA (Text) 30229101293552 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -