The True Story of Pocahontas

Social Studies ConnectionHIstory: This book is a biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.

Social Studies Connection:EconomicsThe Powhatans trade corn for other good with the Englishmen.

SummaryThis book tells the tale of Pocahontas’s life, starting amongst her native family - the Powhatans, to the meeting of the English men and Captain John Smith, to the fighting that ensues between the two groups, to her capture in hopes for peace by the Powhatans, to her marriage to John Rolfe, and ultimately to her remaining in England for the remainder of her life.

The True Story ofPocahontasby: Patricia Enriquez

CritiqueThe book broke down the life of Pocahontas in a way that could be easily be understood be younger elementary aged students

Text to world Connection:Watch this 52 minute video about Pocahontas and John Smith: