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Seaman
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
The First Thanksgiving
By Linda Hayward, James Watling (Illustrator)
A group of settlers sails from England to America on the Mayflower, faces hardship, and builds a new life with the help of local Indigenous people.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
48 pages· 1,180 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Journey back in time to witness the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving. This captivating story, perfect for young readers, brings history to life with simple language and vibrant illustrations. How did this iconic celebration begin? Uncover the origins and traditions that shaped a holiday cherished by many. Ideal for children ready to explore history on their own, this book offers an easy-to-follow narrative that will spark curiosity and inspire learning.
From the publisher
Illus. in full color. The story of the Pilgrims is vividly retold in simplelanguage for beginning readers. “Easy- reader history is in demand, and thisone is welcome. Illustrated with plenty of appealingwatercolors.”– “Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. “
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,180
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 580L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7369
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1990
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780679802181
- LCCN
- 2002013415
- OCLC
- 50516402
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