Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope.

Relates the extraordinary deeds of the frontiersman who became King of the Keelboatmen on the Mississippi River.

Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.

Three trees that dream of greatness are surprised by the way their dreams come true.

"Are ghosts real? Have aliens visited New Hampshire? Is there such thing as 'Big Foot'? These questions and more are covered in Marianne O'Connor's extraordinary program 'Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire' based on her popular book. Marianne O'Connor is the author of Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire, 2nd Edition. First published in 2008, the new edition features six new spooky hikes! Marianne has been presenting her engaging program for nine years. The...

Features eight American folk heroes: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and Joe Magarac.

Presents new twists on familiar folklore characters, including Johnny Appleseed, Annie Oakley, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and many more! This book uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, and repetition) to invite young children to read along with peers or an adult. With clear, color-coded typography, and sly, lively illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain while encouraging reading skills and interaction with others....

The author retells the classic Afro-American tales.

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.