tall tales

Jackrabbit McCabe's unusually long legs have made him the fastest thing around, and he uses his speed for everything from racing against horses to fetching the doctor, but when the electric telegraph arrives in Windy Flats, Jackrabbit may have met his match.

A hungry squirrel goes on a series of adventures in pursuit of the most delicious looking acorn he's ever seen.

Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

Retells the legend of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississipi River.

Greedy Henry Shortbull wants to have everything in the whole world, but when he swallows the sun one day, he realizes that he has gone too far.

Tall tales tell of giant mosquitoes, wolves, and corn stalks, gruesome secrets, ghosts, horse traders, fishermen, a talking dog, and a man who knows everyone.

Details the life and legacy of folk legend Pecos Bill. Explains Pecos Bill's rugged childhood being raised by coyotes and his adult life as a cowboy. Includes several illustrations of Pecos Bill's exploits.

Relates some of the exploits of Pecos Bill, the extraordinary Texas cowboy who was raised by coyotes, rode a mountain lion, used a rattle snake as a rope, and married the fearless Slue-Foot Sue.

Presents a folktale about Pecos Bill taming a gigantic cyclone. Includes information about folktales, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.