tall tales

Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.

Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.

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

Recounts the wild adventures of Davy Crockett, including his tangles with a wrestling bear, eagles that wish to pull out his hair, and an alligator he rides up Niagara Falls.

In his logbook, Captain Redbeard the pirate relates his adventures, including mutiny, ongoing battles with jelly beans, and a mysterious island called Fundorado.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the fictional folk hero, Paul Bunyan, who is said to have created the logging industry in America.

Tall tales of the mighty logger, including his birth and his adventures in a logging camp, in the South Dakota forests, and among the California redwoods.

Carlita, a little girl who wants to be a cowgirl, does not run and hide when a twister comes to town, but ropes it instead.