What Was the First Thanksgiving?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read

What Was the First Thanksgiving?

Written by Joan Holub · Illustrated by Lauren Mortimer and James Bennett

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

Discover the origins of a feast that became a national holiday.

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112 pages· 7,322 words· Est. 1 hour read· 690L
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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.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,322
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
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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
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448464633

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