Coney Island, summer 1905: a new attraction opened at Luna Park. Within weeks it would be the talk of the nation.For the first time, Claire Prentice unearths the incredible true story of the Igorrotes, a group of 'headhunting, dog eating' tribespeople brought to America from the Philippines by the opportunistic showman Truman K. Hunt. At Luna Park, the g-string-clad Filipinos performed native dances and rituals before a wide-eyed public in a mocked-up...

It took centuries of scientific effort--and a lot of luck--to discover and establish the diversity of dinosaur species we now know. How did we learn that Triceratops had three horns? Why don't many paleontologists consider Brontosaurus a valid species? What convinced scientists that modern birds are relatives of ancient Velociraptor? In this book, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid...

Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."

"North America has a rich tradition of folk stories and tall tales. Native American myths and legends, Frontier-era folk heroes, and traditional homespun tall tales have delighted adults and children alike for generations. Folk Stories and Tall Tales is a treasury of the very best North American stories, all beautifully illustrated in Zanna Goldhawk's traditional, folk-inspired style. This anthology introduces children to North America's heritage...

Relates episodes from the life of Daniel Boone, a talented hunter and woodsman who helped explore the American West.