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2) The American
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A self-made American goes to Europe to enjoy his fortune and becomes engaged to a French widow from a noble family. Depicts the contrast between American and European culture.
3) Paul Bunyan
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Recounts the legend of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack.
4) Pecos Bill
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Introduces folk hero Pecos Bill and his horse, Widow-Maker, relating some of the tall tales told about them throughout the country.
7) Casey Jones
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
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.
8) Nightshade
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Known for her ability to deliver a rich and satisfying story" (Publishers Weekly), #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents her third Night Tales novel—a thrilling tale of danger and desire...
Professional troubleshooter Colt Nightshade is a man who likes working alone. But when he's forced to team up with buttoned-up Lieutenant Althea Grayson to find a missing girl, he discovers that getting through...
Professional troubleshooter Colt Nightshade is a man who likes working alone. But when he's forced to team up with buttoned-up Lieutenant Althea Grayson to find a missing girl, he discovers that getting through...
14) The Dust Bowl
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A young girl named Ginny and her family must leave their farm in Oklahoma and travel west to California. In order to survive, the family must sell their horse, and Ginny's best friend, Thimble. But Ginny will do anything in order to find a way for them to stay together"--
16) Johnny Appleseed
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
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.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
From sea to shining sea, the United States is a country full of tall tales! Take the story of Mike Fink and Annie Christmas, legendary keel boat captains who battle with strength and skill on the waters of the mighty Mississippi River. Meet Febold Feboldson, an ingenious farmer credited with bringing rain to the hot, dusty Great Plains, and Joe Magarac, the quintessential steel man from Pittsburgh, Pa., who can make railroad tracks with his bare hands....
18) Annie Oakley
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Meet Phoebe Ann Moses, better known as Annie Oakley, and discover her unique talent for sharpshooting.
19) Pecos Bill
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Meet Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes in dusty Texas, he grew up to be the roughest, toughest cowboy who ever lived!
20) John Henry
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Meet John Henry. Born with a hammer in his hand, he is the greatest steel-drivin' man that ever lived. Deep in the valleys of West Virginia John tirelessly clears huge boulders and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie. Watch him triumph over the steel worker's nemesis: the steam drill.
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