Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the hardships of sailing to the New World from England in 1620.

Examines th history and lore of Thanksgiving from A for "across the Atlantic Ocean" to Z for " the "zeppelin-like" balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

During a class field trip to a Pilgrim village recreation, Katie finds herself replacing an actor playing a Pilgrim and, later, when her family goes to New York City, she becomes a clown in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Since it set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1620, the Mayflower has captured the imagination. In this thrilling text, readers will embark on that illustrious voyage across the Atlantic, learning about the vessel, passengers, crew, and provisions, and debunking myths about the famous journey along the way. Each informative chapter is accompanied by engaging historical accounts that make readers feel like they're there. Those brave enough to face sickness,...

The journey of the Mayflower, though it was hundreds of years ago, remains as topical as ever as the first American immigration story. This book is a fictional yet tightly researched account of the life of an 8-year-old girl riding across the ocean with his family into the unknown. Fact boxes on every spread provide succinct history lessons that contextualize the events, people, and lifestyle chronicled in each journal entry. Maps and illustrations...

Text and photographs of Plimouth Plantation follow a Pilgrim girl through a typical day as she milks the goats, cooks and serves meals, learns her letters, and adjusts to her new stepfather.

Text and photographs follow a six-year-old Pilgrim boy through a busy day during the spring harvest in 1627: doing chores, getting to know his Wampanoag Indian neighbors, and spending time with his family.

"Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the...

"The three-thousand-mile trip was crowded and dangerous, and there was trouble when the passengers settled in Plymouth for a bitter, cold winter. However, their determination was ultimately rewarded; the Pilgrims adjusted to the New England climate thanks to help from local Native Americans and soon celebrated their first harvest in the New World."--Amazon.com.