Discusses the attempts by English colonists to establish a settlement on Roanoke Island and describes the disappearance of the entire colony.
The Mystery of the Lost Colony
"Engaging images accompany information about Roanoke. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Drawing on newly discovered documents, recent archaeological finds and a close reading of contemporary writings, this book brings some fresh perspective to the Roanoke story"--
Outlines what is known about the colony that disappeared & poses questions about its unsolved mysteries.
"In August 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina.