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Who was Johnny Appleseed?

Presents the life and work of American folk hero Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) who planted thousands of apple trees for pioneer families. Contains black-and-white illustrations, timelines and simple statements for young readers.

The children's blizzard of 1888

a cause-and-effect investigation
2017
"In 1888, a winter blizzard quickly moved across the Great Plains, trapping schoolchildren and teachers in one-room schoolhouses. This cause-and-effect investigation builds greater understanding of the tragedy"--Provided by publisher.

Johnny Appleseed plants trees across the land

2015
Relates the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

Seed by seed

the legend and legacy of Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman
2012
Recounts the life of John Chapman, the legendary Johnny Appleseed.

The crops look good

news from a Midwestern family farm
2015

Johnny Appleseed plants trees across the land

Presents a folktale about a pioneer named John Chapman, who became known as Johnny Appleseed for planting apple trees across the American frontier. Includes information about folktales, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Johnny Appleseed plants trees across the land

Relates the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

Amazing snakes of the Midwest

2015
Describes snakes of the Midwest from the fox snake and the bull snake to the ringneck snake and the hognose.

Johnny Appleseed

the grand old man of the forest
2014

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