new plymouth, 1620-1691

Discusses the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the Pilgrims arrival in the New World, describing why they left England, what challenges they encountered upon their arrival, and related topics. Includes instructions for a related activity, a time line, and additional resources.

Invites the reader to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history, including sailing on the Mayflower.

Twelve-year-old Mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her family made on the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the New World.

Presents a children's book for early readers about what a young girl needed to know in order to prepare for her trip on the Mayflower.

Presents a children's book for early readers about what a young girl needed to know in order to prepare for her trip on the Mayflower.

Draws on re-enactments, historical records, and oral legends to explore the events surrounding the first Thanksgiving celebration.

At the end of a winter-long journey into manhood, Little Hawk returns to find his village decimated by a white man's plague and soon, despite a fresh start, Little Hawk dies violently but his spirit remains trapped, seeing how his world changes.

Briefly traces the history of the Pilgrims, a group of Puritans who fled England to escape religious persecution, sailed to Massachusetts on the Mayflower, and celebrated their first harvest there in 1621 with a great feast.

Draws from letters and other contemporary documents to tell the story of the Pilgrims, describing their experiences in England, their desire for religious freedom, and the impact of their quest on American history.