middle west

Retells the wandering of John Chapman whose devotion to planting apple trees made him a legendary figure in American history.

Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person, John Chapman. Chapman's life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s.

Recounts the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live.

An identification guide to over five hundred medicinal plants, with information on the known uses of each plant, line drawings, and color photographs.

Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who settled in the Midwest during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Includes recipes.

Presents the life and work of American folk hero Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) who planted thousands of apple trees for pioneer families. Contains black-and-white illustrations, timelines and simple statements for young readers.

"In 1888, a winter blizzard quickly moved across the Great Plains, trapping schoolchildren and teachers in one-room schoolhouses. This cause-and-effect investigation builds greater understanding of the tragedy"--Provided by publisher.

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

Recounts the life of John Chapman, the legendary Johnny Appleseed.