American legends and folktales

Presents an introduction to the life and career of American sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Pocahontas, and the legend of her meeting John Smith and saving his life.

Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone.

Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.

Relates some of the exploits of Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack said to be taller than the trees whose pet was a blue ox named Babe.

Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

"A Native American legend based in part on the true story of the founding of the Iroquois League by the hero Deganawidah and his companion Hiawatha"--Provided by publisher.

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.