Mayflower

By Rebecca Siegel, Michael Lauritano (Illustrator), Mike Love (Illustrator)

Embark on the Mayflower's perilous journey and discover the birth of a nation.

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64 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Set sail with the Pilgrims on the Mayflower's treacherous voyage to a new world. As they anchor in Cape Cod, their arrival forever alters the lives of the Wampanoag people. Explore the challenges they faced, the alliances they formed, and the legacy of the first Thanksgiving. With vivid illustrations and detailed maps, this captivating tale invites you to relive the adventure that shaped a nation. What drove the Pilgrims to leave England? How did they survive the journey? Uncover the answers and more in this immersive historical journey.

From the publisher

Join the Pilgrims on their perilous journey across the ocean, as they start a new life in North America. This stunning book marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s voyage, with edge-to-edge illustrated scenes, interspersed with detailed maps, inventories and cutaways, along with engaging, narrative text to make this a history book to treasure and pour over time and again.

Learn about the perilous journey, the crew and passengers, the cargo on board, and what happened when they finally dropped anchor in Cape Cod. Meet the Wampanoag people and learn about how the Pilgrims’ arrival changed their way of life. Atmospheric artwork and detailed scenes will spark your imagination as you discover the amazing true story behind the birth of a nation. Find out as if you were there:

Who were the Pilgrims?

Why did they want to leave England?

Why was the journey so perilous?

What was the Mayflower Compact?

Who are the Wampanoag?

How did the Pilgrims interact with the Wampanoag?

What happened at the first Thanksgiving?

What became of the Mayflower?

This fact-packed children’s book includes a comprehensive timeline of events, an author’s note, plus a glossary and ideas for further learning.

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