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1) Paul Bunyan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. 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.
2) Pecos Bill
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
"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.
3) Casey Jones
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Tall tale of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, giant sailor and captain of a huge ship called the Courser--a ship so tall it had masts with hinges so it didn't get caught on the moon. 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.
6) John Henry
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This tall tale tells the story of mighty John Henry, the Black steel-driving folk hero who raced against a steam drill with just a hammer--and won. 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This tall tale weaves the story of how strong and fearless Mary Ludwig became Molly Pitcher, folk heroine of the Revolutionary War. 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The delightfully tall tale of how Martha Jane Cannary came to be known as Calamity Jane, the toughest woman in the old wild West. 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.
9) Paul Bunyan
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of the enormous lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, who along with his blue ox Babe, is said to have made the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota with his footsteps.
10) Casey Jones
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.
11) John Henry
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
12) Pecos Bill
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of the baby Pecos Bill being raised by coyotes and his eventual marriage to Slue-Foot Sue, another legend from the American Southwest.
14) Calamity Jane
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story and adventures of a legendary American frontierswoman Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Canary.
15) Johnny Appleseed
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend of tall tales and left a legacy still enjoyed today.
16) John Henry
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
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.
18) Johnny Appleseed
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Meet John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Living in harmony with nature, he fulfills his dream of traveling west to plant apple orchards across the frontier to aid pioneers on their arduous journeys.
20) Annie Oakley
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Meet Phoebe Ann Moses, better known as Annie Oakley, and discover her unique talent for sharpshooting.
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