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History Smashers: The Mayflower — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate MessnerRandom House Digital Inc.ISBN 9780593120330224 pages
History Smashers: The Mayflower

Found in this book

  • ReligionSupportingChristian
  • Race & cultureSupporting

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day. Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-winning author Don't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is History Smashers: The Mayflower appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book covers the Reformation in England and the religious separatists who sailed on the Mayflower, including their religious motives and how they viewed Native people. The book covers how the English settlers took Wampanoag land and treated the Wampanoag, and it corrects myths about their first meetings.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have religion?

    Found (Supporting, Christian): The book covers the Reformation in England and the religious separatists who sailed on the Mayflower, including their religious motives and how they viewed Native people.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have race & culture?

    Found (Supporting): The book covers how the English settlers took Wampanoag land and treated the Wampanoag, and it corrects myths about their first meetings.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does History Smashers: The Mayflower have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.