Karen wants her Thanksgiving report to be the best in the class, but she is afraid her friend Pamela's will be better, so Karen arranges to have real Pilgrims help her and her classmates learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
Examines the Mayflower Compact, the first official document of self-government in the new world, major reasons for leaving England, the voyage of the Mayflower and establishment of Plymouth Colony, and the Pilgrims' encounter with the Wampanoags.
A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England that discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, and the impact of the King Philip's War.
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.
Describes the voyage of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 including conditions on the ship, weather they encountered, passengers and crew, andsighting land.
Tells the story of the Pilgrims--their journey across the Atlantic, the founding of the first settlements, their relationships with the Native Americans, and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.
