Books with title My First Thanksgiving

The time-traveling cousins, Zammie and Kyla, are back . . . back to 1620 where they become separated from each other along the shores around Cape Cod. Zammie spends several months living with a Wampanoag Indian tribe while Kyla crosses the Atlantic on The Mayflower. Zammie must prove his worth as a hunter to the Natives in order to keep from being traded to a neighboring tribe, while Kyla does her best to help the fledgling English settlers while their numbers decline from starvation and sickness. Over the course of a year they learn that the First Thanksgiving is much more than just turkey and stuffing. They learn about survival, friendship, building trust with strangers, and showing loyalty. They meet Squanto, Massasoit, Captain Standish and Edward Winslow as well as a host of other historical figures involved in the long drama that we celebrate today as one of our most treasured holidays.

Introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions and celebrations of Thanksgiving through vivid photographs and easy-to-read text that aid comprehension for early readers. Includes a table of contents, infographic, fun facts, “Making Connections” questions, a glossary and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Simultaneous. Illustrations.

Thanksgiving is one of the most traditional holidays celebrated in America. We associate the day with turkey, football, and family. Many students might not know that even though the holiday celebrates a harvest feast that supposedly took place in the seventeenth century, Thanksgiving was not declared a federal holiday until 1941. This resource will tell young readers all they need to know about Thanksgiving, in addition to providing a recipe for cranberry sauce and instructions to make turkey-themed seating cards that are sure to be big hits at their next Thanksgiving dinner.