pilgrims (new england colonists)

Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year that culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.

Looks at the life of Squanto, a Patuxet Indian who served as translator to the Pilgrims of Plymouth.

The father of Thanksgiving's flight to the new world where his search for religious freedom brought struggle for the Pilgrims & valuable lessons in survival from Native Americans.

An adaptation of Nathaniel Philbrick's "Mayflower" for young people, telling of the ship's voyage in 1620, the experiences of the Pilgrims in coastal New England, the relationship between colonists and Native Americans, and the causes and conduct of King Philip's War. Includes maps, photographs, and a time line.

A dog's-eye view of the Mayflower voyage and first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony traces the experiences of John Goodman's two dogs as they endure a brutal crossing and first year in the new world before sharing a first harvest with the Wampanoag Indians.

Presents two Thanksgiving stories, including "Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message," a tribute to the natural world; and "The Pilgrims of Plimoth," which chronicles the arrival and daily activities of the Pilgrims in the New World.

In order to escape religious persecution, a group of English Separatists set sail for America in 1620, hoping to establish a new colony.

Explains why the Pilgrims came to America, discussing the Mayflower Compact, their journey on the "Mayflower," and their daily lives in their new homeland.

A Pilgrim family's struggle to survive in their harsh new homeland culminates in a thanksgiving feast.

Tells the story of the first Thanksgiving celebrated at the Plymouth Colony.