1620 – 1691
In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower to North America. They established Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts, where they endured harsh conditions and interacted with indigenous peoples, shaping early colonial relations in America.
Picture books
The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortune
Gorgeous story of the Mayflower journey from the perspective of a real boy
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On The Mayflower
Mayflower journey through the eyes of a young girl and boy
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Three Young Pilgrims
Life in Plymouth Colony for three children
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The Pilgrims of Plimoth
Lovely account of life in Plymouth Colony
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Chapter books
Non-fiction books
The Mayflower and the Pilgrim’s New World
Excellent overview of the Mayflower voyage and the colony’s first 50 years, for older readers
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The Adventurous Life of Myles Standish and the Amazing-but-True Survival Story of Plymouth Colony
Outstanding biography of Myles Standish, with tons of context about the Mayflower and Plymouth Colony
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The Mayflower Compact
Exploration of the governing document enacted by the Mayflower passengers
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The Mayflower: A Primary Source History of the Pilgrims’ Journey to the New World
Exploration of the Mayflower journey and settlement through primary sources, for middle-grade readers
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Food and Recipes of the Pilgrims
Overview of Pilgrim food life, with recipes
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