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La zarigueya y el gran creador de fuego

una leyenda Mexicana
1993
Relates the traditional Cora Indian tale in which Opossum outwits the larger and more powerful Iguana and returns the stolen fire to the people of the earth.

Pecos Bill

the greatest cowboy of all time
2007
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.

Tales from silver lands

1924
These 9 folk stories originated by the Indians of South America include tales about giants, witches, and animals.

Plains Indian mythology

1985
A collection of legends and folk tales from creation myths to the personal story of a Vietnam veteran.

Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue

2012
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.

The bear who stole the Chinook

tales from the Blackfoot
1990
Tales of courage and cowardice, wisdom and foolishness, kindness and cruelty with characters that are human, birds, animals, stars, and ghost-riders.

Mulan

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.".

Pecos Bill tames a colossal cyclone

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.

John Henry vs. the mighty steam drill

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.

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