folk songs, english

Illustrates folk singer Pete Seeger's song based on the Book of Ecclesiastes, which lists the seasons of darkness and light that comprise humanity's time on Earth; and includes Seeger's score and a CD containing a recording by Seeger and the Byrds' famous 1965 version.

An illustrated presentation of the familiar folk song about railroad life.

Songs from the United States Revolution, as collected from old manuscripts, old newspapers, and accounts of the Revolution.

Gives a history of the United States through folk songs as told and created by the participants themselves.

Words and illustrations for the popular Christmas song. Includes a history of the song and information about the signs and symbols associated with Christmas.

In this version of the popular folksong, a baby won't go to sleep and its family jokes about all the funny ways they could get it to sleep. Printed music included.

In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

When his farm gets too crowded and noisy, the old farmer seeks a wife to help him. Illustrated version of an old folk song.

A traditional American singing game about a farmer and what happens when he takes a wife.