Books with title Witness to the First Thanksgiving

History comes to life on the page as readers learn the story of the Pilgrims hosting the first Thanksgiving in this Step into Reading Step 3 story. Vividly retold in simple language for beginning readers, this book is ideal for 1st to 3rd grade readers! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

The Pilgrims called the celebration the Harvest Feast. The Pawtuxet Indians thought of it as the Green Corn Dance. But the first Thanksgiving was much more than that. Join Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George and beloved illustrator Thomas Locker as they trace the passage of time from the melting of the glaciers that created Cape Cod and Plymouth Rock, to the moment the Pawtuxet Indians and the Pilgrims met and feasted on the bounty of the New World. From the simple text to the lush illustrations, the story of a harvest feast turned beloved tradition will captivate readers young and old. “Correcting misconceptions and clarifying contemporary attitudes, this beautiful book brings fresh insight and a fairer balance to the traditional story.”—Kirkus Reviews

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.