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The zebra-riding cowboy

a folk song from the Old West
1992
In this Western folk song, an educated fellow mistaken for a greenhorn proves his cowboy ability by riding a wild horse. 'Includes a discussion of Afro-American and Hispanic cowboys in the nineteenth century.

Music in the Civil War

1992
Explores the important role of music in the Civil War as it reflected the passions and propaganda of both the North and the South.

Colonial & Revolution songbook

with historical commentary
1996
Collection of traditional songs sung in Colonial America, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812, each featuring the words, musical notation, and a historical commentary.

Dear old Donegal

1996
Transforms a 1940s Irish folktale into a short, colorful picture book for young children.

Sunday in Kyoto

2009
Presents rhyming text and illustrations depicting musicians playing various instruments in different settings, with lyrics and a CD containing fourteen songs and printable files with illustrations and lyrics.

Steven Kellogg's Yankee Doodle

1976
An illustrated version of the well-known song of the American Revolution.

Row, row, row the boats

a fun song about George Washington crossing the Delaware
2004
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of George Washington as he led his troops toward the Battle of Trenton, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat.".

Bring us water, Molly Pitcher!

a fun song about the Battle of Monmouth
2004
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Mary Hays, called Molly Pitcher for bringing fresh water to colonial troops during the Battle of Monmouth, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain.".

Trouble brewing

a fun song about the Boston Tea Party
2004
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of colonists who dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea in Boston Harbor to protest unfair taxes, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.".

God bless America

2002
A family of bears experiences America in an illustrated version of the classic song.

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