tall tales

Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.

Relates some of the exploits of Pecos Bill, the extraordinary cowboy who was raised by coyotes, rode a mountain lion, and used a rattle snake as a rope.

Baron Munchausen undertakes a perilous journey to aid a choir of 1000 Africans in returning home from a European concert.

Recounts the exploits of the legendary giant logger and his big blue ox Babe.

A terrible Heat wave descends upon a farm, turning the corn to popcorn and almost cooking the cows, but the girl of the family saves the day.

Presents summaries of ten tall tales, each with a selected bibliography, a discussion of the true history behind the story, a listing of sources for further research, and additional resources and activities.

Mother's long, long letter brings Aunt Hetta surprise and adventure, as the loose pages bury her house and keep her warm during the winter.

When strongman MacMurtrey attempts to show his power by building a wall to hold back the sea, he learns that the power of community is the greatest of all.

Recounts the prodigious feats of Paul Bunyan, the biggest and best lumberjack who ever lived.

Mr. Andy tells Thad and Annie some tales about the spectacular effects of chinooks, hot winter winds that suddenly spring up and cause dramatic changes in the temperature.