M. J York

"This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.

"A tiger caught in a trap tricks a kind Brahman to release him. But when the tiger then threatens to eat the Brahman, a sneaky jackal saves the day by tricking the gullible tiger."--Amazon.

Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator--Publisher's website.

Shares some of the things animals do in the spring, including bears waking up from hibernation, bumblebees visiting flowers, and baby birds hatching from eggs.

When it is spring on the farm it is time to plant crops and care for newborn baby farm animals.

Engage readers with stories of life in a pond. Readers are introduced to animal and plant life in the pond as it wakes up from winter. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun. Table of contents; Suggested websites; Sources for further research; Index; Author/Illustrator biography.

The classic story of a hard-working little red hen, whose farmyard friends will not help her with her tasks, but are eager to reap the benefits. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered...

This magical folktale tells of a boy who awakes from a dream with a paintbrush that brings his drawings to life. He paints tools, cows, and food for his village, and teaches a greedy emperor a lesson. About the Author About the Illustrator Beginning of Text Map A Chinese Folktale Your Own Magic Paintbrush Think About It Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps This captivating series transports young readers to worlds...

Explores the similarities between butterflies and moths, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like antennae shape, wing structure, and coloring can be used to identify these flying insects. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.-- Amazon

Shares some ways to celebrate Mother's Day, including giving mothers gifts, bringing mothers breakfast in bed, and visiting grandmothers.