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Children will be captivated by this classic's New Orleans setting and by the vibrant illustrations. As lagniappe (something extra), Cajun-French words and phrases are used throughout the English text. Translations of the French words, along with a pronunciation guide, make this story educational as well as entertaining.
As in Cinderella, Cendrillon is pestered by la belle-mère (her stepmother) and les belles-soeurs (her stepsisters) but is helped...
12) John Henry
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Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
13) Johnny Appleseed
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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.
14) Paul Bunyan
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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.
15) Pecos Bill
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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.
16) Calamity Jane
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Presents the life story and adventures of a legendary American frontierswoman Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Canary.
18) Casey Jones
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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.
19) Davy Crockett
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Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero.
20) Molly Pitcher
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Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.
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