Science on the Mayflower

by Tammy Enz

Overview

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:	9781496696946
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	The Science of History
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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

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

Interviews

This series introduces a unique approach that combines family history topics with scientific content;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 4–6—Looking at historical events through a science lens provides a unique viewpoint. Discussions include the effects of scientific principles and processes, as well as the technology used to overcome problems. Students will learn how ocean currents affected the Mayflower and the Antarctic expedition or why Egyptian priests and Oregon Trail travelers had to fight bacterial decay. Besides details on building materials, navigation tools, and waterproofing techniques, the text also explains how modern methods such as CT scans and DNA analysis are used to investigate historic sites. Plentiful maps, diagrams, photos of Howard Carter at Tut's tomb or Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton's crew on the ice, and other images support the text and give it visual interest. Suggested books and sites for additional investigation extend the learning. VERDICT An informative look at history and science that shows the connection between the two areas of knowledge.

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