TY - BOOK AU - Lüsted,Marcia Amidon TI - The Mayflower Compact T2 - First Facts. Shaping the United States of America SN - 9781977109163 (hardcover) AV - F68 .L94 2020 U1 - 974.4 LUS 23 KW - New Plymouth Colony KW - Mayflower Compact KW - Juvenile literature KW - Mayflower (Ship) KW - Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) KW - Massachusetts KW - History KW - New Plymouth, 1620-1691 N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index; Grades K-3; Ages 6-8 N2 - "Readers will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Historical photos, including carefully selected primary sources, will allow students to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America. This primary source-based approach to our nation's history will give readers a stronger understanding of a variety of social studies curriculum topics and research skills."--Provided by publisher ER -