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The Colony of Massachusetts: A Primary Source History (Primary Source Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost...
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by Jake Miller
Sales Rank: 2143062
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Library Binding: 24 pages
Published by: PowerKids Press August 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1404230289
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1404230286
Book Dimensions:
10 x 8 x 0.3 inches
Weighs: 11.2 ounces
From School Library Journal
Grade 3–5—These titles examine early British settlements in Colonial America, including two failed attempts off the coast of present-day North Carolina and a successful colony in New England. Massachusetts simplifies a significant amount of American history, creating some problems in accuracy. The author uses the term Pilgrims exclusively, without addressing the group's Puritan basis. He also states that "102 Pilgrims sailed for Virginia," giving the misleading impression that all members of the group were seeking religious freedom. The use of the location "Virginia" without further explanation is also confusing. Initially, the area called "Virginia" extended far beyond the borders of the current state. While the Puritans did settle in a different area from where they originally intended, they did not aim as far south as present-day Virginia. A disconnect between the text and the illustrations causes a problem in Roanoke. While the text correctly states that "CRO" was found carved into a tree and "CROATOAN" on a fence post, two illustrations depict Europeans looking at "CROATOAN" carved into a tree. Otherwise, the title provides a good outline of the colony's origins. The series seeks to differentiate itself by including primary-source materials. However, the sources chosen are mostly illustrations, or text superimposed on illustrations, without further explanation. While some state standards require using primary sources with young children, these titles are too difficult for beginners and too simplified for older students.—Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
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