Don’t Know Much About the Pilgrims
Don’t Know Much About the Pilgrims by Kenneth C. Davis is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 22, 2006. This 48-page book is written in English and offers an engaging exploration of the Pilgrims, focusing on their journey aboard the Mayflower and the origins of Thanksgiving. Through a mix of facts and quizzes, the book aims to educate young readers about the historical context and significance of the Pilgrims’ experiences.
In this informative work, readers will find a variety of intriguing details, such as the true nature of the Mayflower and the role of figures like Squanto in helping the Pilgrims. The book also delves into the traditions that evolved from the Pilgrims’ harvest feast, inviting children to learn about the Colonial and Revolutionary periods in American history. With its focus on juvenile nonfiction, this title serves as a resource for understanding the historical roots of Thanksgiving and the lives of the Pilgrims.
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Thirty-four children on the Mayflower
Three days of Thanksgiving feasting
And hundreds of facts about the hardworking Pilgrims
Pilgrims in Plymouth: True or False Quiz
- The Mayflower was a huge ship—nearly as large as the Titanic—with a bowling alley and a swimming pool!
- Squanto, an Indian who helped the Pilgrims, spoke English.
- Pilgrim farmers buried fish in the ground to help their corn grow better.
- The Pilgrims called their harvest feast Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving today is a time for families to say grace and gobble turkey. But why did the Pilgrims start this tradition? And who were these people anyway? In this latest outstanding entry in the Don’t Know Much About® series by renowned author Kenneth C. Davis, you can discover all you ever wanted to know about the Pilgrims.
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