New book list!
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.
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
The Mayflower Mouse
Delightful story of the Mayflower's voyage through the eyes of a mouse, with primary source extracts
The Mayflower and the Pilgrim’s New World
Excellent overview of the Mayflower voyage and the colony’s first 50 years, for older readers
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
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
Mayflower 1620: A New Look at a Pilgrim Voyage
NatGeo introduction to the Mayflower with reenactment photos