legends

A folktale from Puerto Rico describing the foolish Juan Bobo who, despite not being very smart, winds up with a bag of gold thanks to his honesty and good heart.

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

A retelling of the Puerto Rican folktale in which a boy named Juan Bobo tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, but keeps getting things all wrong.

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.

These 9 folk stories originated by the Indians of South America include tales about giants, witches, and animals.

A collection of legends and folk tales from creation myths to the personal story of a Vietnam veteran.

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.

Tales of courage and cowardice, wisdom and foolishness, kindness and cruelty with characters that are human, birds, animals, stars, and ghost-riders.

When Mulan's ailing father is called to fight against the invading Huns, she decides to disguise herself as a boy and go in his place. Mushu, a young magical dragon, joins Mulan to protect her. Mulan will fight honorably and go down in history as one of China's greatest heroines. Based on the Disney movie "Mulan.".