Books like 1621 by Catherine O'Neill Grace

James W. Loewen critiques the portrayal of American history in leading textbooks, covering topics from pre‑Columbian peoples to Reconstruction, Helen Keller, Thanksgiving, and the Maimonides massacre, arguing for more accurate, inclusive teaching.

A concise, research‑based retelling of the Pilgrims’ 1620 voyage, settlement at Plymouth, peaceful interactions with Native Americans, and the first successful harvest that inspired Thanksgiving.

A concise, age‑appropriate history of how the first Thanksgiving celebration was born, exploring Pilgrims, New England colonists, and the holiday’s origins for young readers.

A vivid portrayal of the Mayflower colonists’ journey to New Plymouth and their first harvest feast, the genesis of America’s Thanksgiving tradition.

A lively, rhyming introduction to the Pilgrims’ journey, settlement in Plymouth, and their inaugural Thanksgiving celebration.

The First Americans tells the story of the very beginnings of the United States, from the development of hundreds of Indian societies to the formation of the first permanent settlements by Europeans. The Native Americans and the African and European explorers faced many conflicts but also enjoyed the exchange of ideas and cultures that helped to create a New World in A History of US. Full Series: 1.The First Americans (Prehistory-1600) 2.Making Thirteen Colonies (1600-1740) 3.From Colonies to Country (1735-1791) 4.The New Nation (1789-1850) 5.Liberty for All? (1820-1860) 6.War, Terrible War (1855-1865) 7.Reconstructing America (1865-1890) 8.An Age of Extremes (1880-1917) 9.War, Peace, and All That Jazz (1918-1945) 10.All the People: (Since 1945) NOTE: Years may differ Depending on Edition

A heartwarming tale of friendship and celebration of Thanksgiving in the Pilgrim colony of New Plymouth, Massachusetts, as told through the eyes of a young Pilgrim girl newly arrived from England on the Mayflower.

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. In the years after WWII, America became the worlds greatest power. All the People discusses the U.S.A.’s uneasiness with its postwar role as a global policeman, even as we fought to keep countries across the world from becoming part of the Soviet Union’s communist empire. There were battles at home, too. With the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War, Truman, Stalin, Khrushchev, Ho Chi Minh, Thurgood Marshall, JFK, LBJ, Malcom X, Cesar Chavez, Bill Clinton-even the Beatles star in this exciting final chapter in a History of US. Book #10 Covering years 1945-1996 Series: Full Series: 1.The First Americans (Prehistory-1600) 2.Making Thirteen Colonies (1600-1740) 3.From Colonies to Country (1735-1791) 4.The New Nation (1789-1850) 5.Liberty for All? (1820-1860) 6.War, Terrible War (1855-1865) 7.Reconstructing America (1865-1890) 8.An Age of Extremes (1880-1917) 9.War, Peace, and All That Jazz (1918-1945) 10.All the People: (Since 1945) NOTE: Years may differ Depending on Edition

Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.

Briefly describes what life was like for the Pilgrims who came to America in the seventeenth century.

A concise journey through the first year's hardships and celebrations at Plymouth Colony, showing how the Pilgrims’ perseverance led to the inaugural Thanksgiving.