Mayflower: The Ship that Started a Nation
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Mayflower: The Ship that Started a Nation
Illustrated by: Michael Lauritano
Illustrated by: Mike Love
ISBN: 9780711248250
Publisher: Quarto Publishing
Summary: 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.
