Tabo ‘T-Bone’ Norid thought getting locked in a drunk tank with an extremely disreputable-looking human was the worst thing that was going to happen to him on the day the bustling moon called Standing Wave died.In a million-storey tower on the edge of charted space, Tornadia The Allegorian hunts myths and legends.A brutal corsair captain and his crew make a discovery that could make their careers . . . or spell the end of civilisation as they (admittedly only vaguely) know it.And thousands of years ago, the Five Species Fleet arrives at Earth with the message for humanity that started it all:Be quiet. Be quiet or they’ll hear you.The First Feast is the second anthology of short stories set in Cursèd’s Playground, the galaxy of The Final Fall of Man.
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? This book explains how the pilgrims reached America, the difficulties they had, who helped them, and finally, how they gave thanks for everything they received.
Provides facts about the first Thanksgiving, describing the lifestyle of the Pilgrims, their pact with the Wampanoag, and the meal and festival they shared.
Discusses what the first Thanksgiving might have been like for the Pilgrims, including the people they invited, the games they played, and the food that was served.
Henrietta Hen and her friends have cooked up lots of Thanksgiving treats. Peel back the flaps to find out what each animal has brought to this scrumptious feast...and to see Henrietta's mystery dinner guest. It's a Turkey Day to remember!
School & Library Binding
(Turtleback, Oct. 1, 1993)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the voyage of the Mayflower, the difficulties encountered by the Pilgrims during their first year in the New World, and recounts how they celebrated their first harvest.
Native American actor Graham Greene narrates the story of Squanto, a young Native American enslaved by the English, who comes to the aid of the Pilgrims when they arrive on the Mayflower, in a story about the first Thanksgiving. Music by Paul McCandless.
Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.
Tomie dePaola’s simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day.
"It's likely that the Pilgrims ate goose or duck at the first Thanksgiving and didnt eat pumpkin pie! Readers will be astonished at the myths surrounding one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States. Fun fact boxes add more surprising US history information that complements the social studies curriculum."--