Presents the life story of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend of tall tales and left a legacy still enjoyed today.
Presents a retelling of the story of Johnny Appleseed, in simple text with color illustrations, where Johnny travels the countryside, planting seeds, to make the land a better place to live.
Follows the different kinds of work that the Zieglers do in their apple orchard beginning with fall pruning and ending with picking and selling the ripened fruit.
Discusses the life of Johnny Appleseed, including his childhood in colonial America, his moveable nursery, the real stories behind his folk legend, and the legacy he left on American history.
Tells the true story of John Chapman, a man born in 1774 whose determination to explore the frontier planting apple trees wherever he roamed earned him the name, Johnny Appleseed.