Del Norte Public Library

Experience the journey on the Mayflower in 1620 from England to a better life in the New World.

"Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing crew and passengers, from burly sailors to pilgrims, servants, orphaned children, and animals. Discover who the pilgrims were and why they chose to risk their lives to make the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, relive the ferocious storms as the Mayflower crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second...

Present-day America owes its diversity to the men, women, and children who endured hardships to make America what it is today. Among these were the first immigrants. Many people traveled by boat, and perhaps the most famous immigrant-carrying boat was the Mayflower. This is the story of the Mayflower and what the voyage was like for the men, women, and children who traveled on it.

"In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship...

"Myths about the Mayflower and the Pilgrim's arrival in modern-day America debunked"--

Tells the story of the Pilgrims who traveled to North America in 1620 on the Mayflower, their reasons for coming, and what their life aboard the ship was like.

Questions and answers describe the voyage of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim's first year in the New World.

"In 1620, a group of Pilgrims left Europe aboard a ship called the Mayflower. They sailed toward North America, hoping to make a new home where they could practice their religion freely. Readers will join Hope and Theodore as their set sail on a 66-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean. They will learn what living conditions were like aboard the ship, what dangers the Pilgrims faced at sea, and much more"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the Pilgrims' voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the colony they established after their arrival, aided by Native Americans and governed by an agreement called the Mayflower Compact.