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Fall 2023 Cover: American Tall Tales
Biographies · Literature

American Tall Tales

With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history.… More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: Calamity Jane
Biographies · Literature

Calamity Jane

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?… More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: Davy Crockett
Biographies · Literature

Davy Crockett

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… More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: John Henry
Biographies · Black History · Literature

John Henry

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… More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: Johnny Appleseed
Biographies · Literature

Johnny Appleseed

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?… More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: Paul Bunyan
Biographies · Literature

Paul Bunyan

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 More →

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Spring 2024 Cover: We Read About Paul Bunyan
Biographies

We Read About Paul Bunyan

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't… More →

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