"This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.

Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.

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

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

A collection of tall tales involving animals, the weather, narrow escapes, and many other topics.

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

A strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off its tail.

Relates some of the exploits of Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack said to be taller than the trees whose pet was a blue ox named Babe.