The Mayflower - by Libby Romero (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Discover the real history behind the Mayflower in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Discover the real history behind the <i>Mayflower</i> in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas.</b> <p/>Step on board the <i>Mayflower</i> 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 <i>Mayflower</i> crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second ship, the <i>Speedwell.</i> Learn the real story of the Pilgrims' fateful landing on the shores of what is now Massachusetts. What happened when they met the tribes native to the area and how much truth is there in the Thanksgiving legend? Discover the hardships faced by the Pilgrims on their quest for a new life, and appreciate the sad reality of what happened in the devastating winter that followed their long and dangerous voyage. <p/>Beautifully illustrated with incredible cutaway diagrams of the ship, comprehensive maps, storylike narrative, and detailed timelines, this book brings the history of the <i>Mayflower</i> to life for a whole new generation. This stunning book makes the perfect gift to commemorate one of the most famous adventures in history in what will be an important year of remembrance.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Libby Romero</b> was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. Her books include the biography <i>Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See</i>, as well as teacher guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials, including National Geographic's <i>Explorer</i> magazines and the Smithsonian Institution's <i>TweenTribune</i>. Libby is the author of <i>DK Life Stories: Helen Keller </i>(January 2019) and <i>DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall</i> (August 2019), and <i>DK Life Stories: Amelia Earhart </i>(publishing in February 2020). <p/><b>Olga Baumert</b> is an artist and illustrator. Originally from Poland, she studied Fine Art and Jewellery before moving to the UK, where she received her degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University.
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