Continuing with the triad theme, Dr. Harvey uses this lecture to explore the role of the masculine hero, comparing the actions, motifs, and quests of King Arthur and Winnie the Pooh as she shares "Merlin, Arthur, and the Two Swords" and "Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition to the North Pole." Through this lecture, Dr. Harvey defines the category of legends.

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.

The classic story of a hard-working little red hen, whose farmyard friends will not help her with her tasks, but are eager to reap the benefits. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered...

A collection of traditional fairy tales from the folklore of Hungary, Poland, Russia, Germany, France, Iceland, and America.

African American slaves in the old South dream of escape from their hardships by flying away.

A rhymed retelling of the traditional tale about the industrious little red hen and her lazy friends.

Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common...

Tells the exagerated tale of John Luther Jones, nicknamed Casey, an American railroad engineer who sacrificed himself to save everyone on his train from a terrible crash.