Science on the Mayflower

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You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard.
Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781496695734

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Capstone

Publication Date: 08-01-2021

Pages: 48

Product Dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Series: The Science of History

About the Author

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A New World 4

Chapter 2 Fighting Nature's Forces 8

Chapter 3 Life On The Mayflower 14

Chapter 4 Tools of the Trade 18

Chapter 5 Nowhere to Land 24

Chapter 6 Land at Last 32

Chapter 7 Building a New Colony 40

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

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