Roanoke, the lost colony

Bob Italia, 1955-

Book - 2001

Briefly describes the two failed attempts by English colonists to establish a settlement on Roanoke Island at the end of the sixteenth century.

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Published
Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub c2001.
Language
English
Main Author
Bob Italia, 1955- (-)
Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill., maps ; 20 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781577655800
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Review by Booklist Review

Gr. 3-5. Each compact book in The Colonies series follows a similar pattern of organization, including two-page discussions of topics such as early history, first explorers, settlement, life in the colony, food, clothing, shelter, children, and Native Americans. Written in short sentences and using large type, the texts are more accessible to younger children than those in many other series on the American colonies. New York begins with the Indians who first lived in the area, then discusses the European explorers and settlers whose colony followed. Roanoke concerns the two unsuccessful English settlements on Roanoke Island (North Carolina) in 1585 and 1587. Though use of mottled beige backgrounds and a jagged border on each left-hand page makes the spreads look a little busy, the maps are good, and the period illustrations, which appear to be tinted engravings, are attractive and informative. Each book ends with a brief time line, a glossary, and a list of Web sites. --Carolyn Phelan

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-4-Each of these brief introductions includes information on the history of the colony, the colonists, and the Native Americans who lived in the area. The authors discuss the buildings, clothing, and economics as well. Each two-page chapter is illustrated with an average-quality, generally unattributed reproduction. Some of the pictures provide additional information, such as the map drawn by Thomas Hariot, a scientist and member of the first Roanoke colony. Georgia includes material on the governing of the colony and the reasons for its founding. Roanoke may confuse some readers since the author describes how the colonists lived after mentioning that the site had been found abandoned. The writing in both is somewhat dry. The books include information similar to that found in "The Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost Colony" series (Rosen/PowerKids, 2000) although they have a bit more detail.-Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Each of the short books in this series attempts to provide a brief history of the founding, way of life, and governance of the colonies, as well as information on the original inhabitants and the interactions of the colonists with Native Americans. The writing is a bit choppy, and in some places the attempt at simplicity makes for poor and incomplete explanations. Many archival pictures help break up the text. A time line and list of websites is included. There are seven other fall 2001 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Colonies titles: [cf2]The Georgia Colony, The North Carolina Colony, The Massachusetts Colony, The New Hampshire Colony, The New York Colony, The Roanoke[cf1].] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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