American folk legends

Relates the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

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.

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.

Presents a folktale about a pioneer named John Chapman, who became known as Johnny Appleseed for planting apple trees across the American frontier. Includes information about folktales, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Retells the legend of John Henry and his exploits, focusing on his competition with the new steam drill. Includes information on folktales, a glossary of terms, and further resources.

Presents a tall tale in which Davy Crocket frees steamer ships on the Mississippi River from a giant alligator named Snag. Includes information about folktales, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Relates the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

Super-cowboy Pecos Bill leaps onto the back of a monstrous cyclone and rides it like a bucking bronco, creating, in the process, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley.