Provides an account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, from the harrowing journey across the Atlantic to attacks from Native Americans, the spread of disease, and starvation.

A detailed look at the formation of the colony of Virginia, its government, and its overall history, plus a prologue on world events in 1607.

Subject: In this fascinating tale of England's first two New World colonies, Bernhard links Virginia and Bermuda in a series of unintended consequences resulting from natural disaster, ignorance of native cultures, diplomatic intrigue, and the fateful arrival of the first Africans in both colonies. --from publisher description

"This book explores the people, places, and history of the Virginia Colony"--

Being able to extract information from maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and graphs is one of the most important skills any student can learn. Each title in this True Book series highlights a different method of presenting information. Engaging text and eye-catching visuals help readers recognize variations on each method and teach them how gather the information they are looking for.