"An English Springer Spaniel's tale of the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony"--

Relates the story of the colonists who traveled to North America in 1620 on the Mayflower, their reasons for coming, and how they started Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

Since it set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1620, the Mayflower has captured the imagination. In this thrilling text, readers will embark on that illustrious voyage across the Atlantic, learning about the vessel, passengers, crew, and provisions, and debunking myths about the famous journey along the way. Each informative chapter is accompanied by engaging historical accounts that make readers feel like they're there. Those brave enough to face sickness,...

Learn about the Mayflower Compact, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.

Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? The title The Mayflower Compact explores concisely and engagingly the Mayflower travelers and the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common...

The journey of the Mayflower, though it was hundreds of years ago, remains as topical as ever as the first American immigration story. This book is a fictional yet tightly researched account of the life of an 8-year-old girl riding across the ocean with his family into the unknown. Fact boxes on every spread provide succinct history lessons that contextualize the events, people, and lifestyle chronicled in each journal entry. Maps and illustrations...

An illustrated account of the life of John Howland, the young servant who was indentured to Pilgrim John Carver, describes how he embarked on the Mayflower and survived a fall off the ship before helping his ill shipmates by scouting out a safe harbor.

"The Pilgrims who sailed to what is now the United States on the Mayflower laid the foundation for democracy in the United States with the Mayflower Compact. It created a new set of laws for their community and gave them stability in the New World. Vivid historical and contemporary images and intriguing sidebars enhance the accessible text to show readers how crucial this frequently-overlooked document was to the future of America. In addition, critical-thinking...

"In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship...

"The three-thousand-mile trip was crowded and dangerous, and there was trouble when the passengers settled in Plymouth for a bitter, cold winter. However, their determination was ultimately rewarded; the Pilgrims adjusted to the New England climate thanks to help from local Native Americans and soon celebrated their first harvest in the New World."--Amazon.com.