Told to make a doll like a pilgrim for the Thanksgiving display at school, Molly's Jewish mother dresses the doll as she herself dressed before leaving Russia to seek religious freedom--much to Molly's embarrassment.
Explores Thanksgiving Day's origins, its establishment as a U.S. holiday, and the development of its traditions, and describes thanksgiving holidays and festivals in other countries.
Tells the story of the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in honor of their friendship and the good harvest of 1621.
A collection of ideas and activities for teaching early elementary students about Thanksgiving, grouped in the categories of language arts, math, social studies, science, and art.
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.
