legends

Contains retellings of fifty animal-based legends and folk tales.

A collection of American Indian writings, stories, and legends, featuring autobiographical reflections, short stories, political essays, and tales from the oral tradition.

A collection of legends and myths from the Incas, the Mayas, and the Aztecs that explain of the origins of the world.

Retells the story of the Pied Piper who pipes a village free of rats, but when the villagers refuse to pay him for his services, he exacts a terrible revenge.

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.