Thanksgiving Books for the Whole Family

It is time for Thanksgiving.  "A Turkey For Thanksgiving," written by Eve Bunting is a family favorite.  Here are some books that we enjoy reading throughout November. Also, the Plimoth Plantation has a wonderful "Just For Kids" page.  The site is full of stories, virtual field trips, and recipes.

The First Thanksgiving

The internet has an abundance of information and research about the Wampanoag and Pilgrim Thanksgiving perspectives.  Below are many resources for personal research and classroom use.  


Information and Research

• Harvest Traditions and Thanksgiving-Dr. Kay McGowan
• William Gradford and the First Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving
• Fourth Graders Study Lenape Culture
• Native American Heritage Days-MSU
• Thanksgiving A Native American View

Classroom Resources: The Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

• Wampanoags and Plimoth Plantation, Home of the First Thanksgiving
• Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

Classroom Resources: Plimoth Plantation

• Plimoth for Kids-interactive website
• Plimoth Virtual Thanksgiving Field Trip
• Talk Like a Pilgrim
• Wampanoag Recipes
• Pilgrim Recipes
• Plimoth Rock Reenactment
• Mayflower Compact-photos of the original text
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• More Photos