Traces the dangers and adventures surrounding the history of the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth, Massachusetts, highlighting the roles played by William Brewster, Miles Standish, and other individuals.
Chronicles the life of Pilgrim leader William Bradford and discusses how he helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in Plymouth Colony, what his religious motivations for coming to the new world were, how he improved relations between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, and other related topics.
Presents color-illustrated answers to nearly fifty questions about the first Thanksgiving, from "Why did the Pilgrims come to America?" to "Who had to clean the dishes?".
Presents an introduction to the first Thanksgiving, providing information on the Pilgrim colony of Plymouth in 1620 and explaining how the Pilgrims interacted with the Wampanaog Indians.
A biography of Paul Revere, who is best remembered for his dangerous ride to warn other American patriots that British troops were on the move at the start of the Revolutionary War.
Presents a tour of the state of Massachusetts, and describes the Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden, the Basketball Hall of Fame, Boston's Museum of Science, the Salem Witch Museum, Plymouth Plantation, Paul Revere and the Old North Church, and much more.
Presents an introduction to Massachusetts, covering the history, people, landscape, economy, government, and attractions of the state, and including a time line, glossary, and resources for further study.
In Massachusetts in 1771, seven-year-old Olivia learns about freedom from her father's slave, Mingo, who was promised that he'd be freed when the tide was low enough that he could walk to a certain spot offshore.
