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1) Pecos Bill
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Introduces folk hero Pecos Bill and his horse, Widow-Maker, relating some of the tall tales told about them throughout the country.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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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. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some...
3) Paul Bunyan
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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. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished creative stories. With...
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It is no ordinary baby who climbs out of a cradle and starts walking the day he is born. Davy was larger than other children, and he was stronger, too. So strong that he could throw gators and ride bears! Davy Crockett was a powerful force on America's wild frontier. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Renowned storyteller Jim Weiss brings you lively versions of classic American tall tales, from stories of giant lumberjacks to legends of fearless cowboys. You will laugh out loud as you meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity makes him a beloved legend; Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all cowboys; and Jim's original tale of the Wild...
6) Casey Jones
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic last ride on the Cannonball Express. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's...
7) Paul Bunyan
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Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't fit in the house! What did his parents do when he became taller than the trees? Paul Bunyan was an American problem-solver who figured out big ways to live a big life. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
8) John Henry
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Baby John was bigger and stronger than other kids. He could eat and talk from the day he was born! Who did this bigger-than-life boy grow up to be? A bigger-than-life man who helped build America with a hammer in his hand. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Johnathan Chapman loved apples so much, he dedicated his life to them. He also loved the animals and children he met on his travels around America. How did one man plant so many apple trees? Best known as Johnny Appleseed, he came to be loved and trusted by many. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
10) Calamity Jane
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Martha Jane Cannary rode wild horses before she could walk. She could shoot a target from miles away at the age of five. What else did this brave woman do to deserve the name Calamity Jane? She definitely made her mark as she traveled America's Wild West. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
12) John Henry
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The race is on between railroad worker, Mighty John Henry, and a drilling machine, as both drill through a mountain to make way for the railroad. Find out who wins in this fun, colorful story that recants the adventures of this former slave.
13) Johnny Appleseed
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Act out the story of Johnny Appleseed, a man who journeyed across the Western frontier and planted apple seeds along the way, with this engaging Reader's Theater script! The roles in this script match different reading levels, allowing teachers to use differentiation and English language learner strategies to get all students participating in the activity. Regardless of their reading level, all students can be engaged in the activity, making them...
14) Sal Fink
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Act out the story of Sal Fink, the rough and tough daughter of the legendary keelboat king, Mike Fink, with this engaging Reader's Theater script! This script includes leveled roles, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies allowing teachers to assign roles based on students' individual reading levels. All students can successfully engage in the activity and gain confidence in their reading fluency, regardless of their current...
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Great Courses volume 23
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Dr. Harvey jumps into the 20th century to demonstrate how Tall Tales reinforce the ideals of the cultures where they were born. After sharing the stories of "Pecos Bill," "Katy Goodgrit" and "Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox," Dr. Harvey delves into how ballads and folksongs served as a voice from those who couldn't speak. She presents "The Ballad of John Henry" and "The Ballad of Casey Jones."
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What can we learn about our culture from the stories we tell? Join master presenter Christopher Fee to learn what our heroes and monsters-both real and imagined-have to tell us about who we are as Americans.
American folklore is as vibrant and diverse as Americans themselves. Some tales offer embellished accounts of real historical figures, and in others, figures are invented to serve a cultural or commercial purpose. Often didactic and always fantastic,...