I think we covered a ton of ground here in other booklists. But I did find 3 more books about Massachusetts. Check out:
- The Mayflower and Pilgrims at Plymouth
- Wampanoag and Narragansett Tribes
- The Beginning of the American Revolution
M is for Mayflower, read it for free on archive.org
“”M is for Mayflower” is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven’s sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett’s bright illustrations.This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts’ history, and will learn more about their unique home.” (from Amazon)
The Boston Coffee Party, link to read for free on archive.org
This was a surprising story and the most interesting part is that it is based on a true story. We have this record in the form of a letter from Abigail Adams to her husband.
“During the Revolutionary War, times are hard in colonial Boston. Greedy Merchant Thomas is overcharging for sugar. Then he locks up all the coffee so he can overcharge for that too! Young Sarah Homans wants to teach him a lesson. Merchant Thomas is about to attend a party he won’t soon forget.” (from Amazon)
This is “An I Can Read Book” Level 3, for Grades 2-4.
The Cod’s Tale, free to read on archive.org
This is a nice overview of history from an interesting point of view: the COD! It is a bit wordy so I split it into three readings. I appreciated the timeline at the bottom of each page and the sidebars with more facts and cod recipes.
The layout of the explanation of the Atlantic slave trade and cod’s role was very well done. The map provided a great visual.
“What was it that enabled the Vikings, Christopher Columbus, and the Pilgrims to cross the cold Atlantic Ocean to America? What became a staple of the medieval diet in Europe, helped spur the American Revolution, and allowed the early New Englanders to start making money of their own? Based on Mark Kurlansky’s New York Times bestselling adult book, Cod, this picture book offers a unique look at over a thousand years of world history.” (from Amazon)