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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read
What Was the First Thanksgiving?
By Joan Holub, Lauren Mortimer (Illustrator), James Bennett (Illustrator)
Part of the What Was . . . ? series
Discover the origins of a feast that became a national holiday.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
112 pages· 7,322 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1621, after their first successful harvest, the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with the Wampanoag tribe. This historic gathering, now celebrated as a national holiday, marked a moment of unity and gratitude. Explore the origins and evolution of this iconic celebration, and uncover the stories behind the feast that shaped history. What did this event mean for the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors, and how did it transform into the holiday we know today?
From the publisher
Learn more about the history of the feast that started off as a harvest celebration and has now become a national holiday. After their first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. Of course, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag didn’t know it at the time, but they were making history.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,322
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 690L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 163167
Publication
- Published
- August 15, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448464633
- LCCN
- 2013017076
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