Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? The title The Mayflower Compact explores concisely and engagingly the Mayflower travelers and the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common...

Chronicles, in text and illustrations, the day-to-day life of the early Pilgrims in the Plimouth Colony.

"Plymouth Rock has long stood as a symbol of the Pilgrims' journey to and settlement in America. But how much of the story surrounding it is true? What did the Pilgrims' arrival mean to the Wampanoag people who were already living there? What were the long-lasting effects of the interactions between the two groups? How did a seaside rock come to be associated with the Pilgrims' landing, and was it really part of their story at all? Readers will find...

"Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? Carefully crafted to explore both sides of this historical event, this book is a great choice for Thanksgiving units, and for teaching children about the true history of this popular holiday"-- " Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different?...

"Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America's favorite holidays"--

A recreation of "the harrowing first days of the little English colony, determined to survive in an unfamiliar world of danger"--Bk. buyer's guide.

Traces the early colonization of New England by the Pilgrims in 1620, their struggles, association with the natives, and the Puritan legacy.

This book talks about what the first Thanksgiving feast was, how and when it became a holiday. It also explains who the pilgrims were, why they came to America and their struggles and triumphs as colonists in the New World.