"It may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but what might you find lurking at the bottom of one of those lakes could shock you. Discover four frightful stories about horrors in Minnesota"--

In the time when all people live in the sky and all animals in the water, Sky Girl falls through a hole, is rescued by swans and taken to wise Big Turtle who, with the help of noble Toad, called Mashutaha, creates the land on which we live. Includes notes about the Huron people from whom the tale comes.

"It may boast the oldest public library and longest-running newspaper, but Connecticut isn't free from scares, too. Take a trip through haunted graveyards, spooky houses, and even an occult museum. Read four terrifying tales about Connecticut . . . if you dare"--

"Maryland has delicious seafood. But it might also host other creatures lurking in the water. Some believe spirits roam in the shadows and prowl just out of sight. Read four spooky stories about Maryland"--

Coyote has been given the task of creating the first human being in this version of an ancient Native American myth told by many of the nations who once inhabited the Great Plains and western United States.

Ridiculed by the other animals, Listener the Otter is the only one to heed the warnings of Spotted Frog and builds a raft to try and survive the impending disaster of a giant flood.

Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

A biography of the folklorist and novelist who recorded the traditional songs and stories of the people of Haiti, the Hopi Indians, and black communities in the South, connecting the African-American traditions to the cultures of Africa.

"When you think of New Jersey, you might picture diners and beaches. But you just might have to dodge a devil in the woods, too. Learn about New Jersey's spooky stories through four tales that are sure to make you think twice before taking a stroll alone at night"--

The delightfully tall tale of how Martha Jane Cannary came to be known as Calamity Jane, the toughest woman in the old wild West. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished creative...