Virginia Schomp

Relates some of the exploits of Pecos Bill, the extraordinary Texas cowboy who was raised by coyotes, rode a mountain lion, used a rattle snake as a rope, and married the fearless Slue-Foot Sue.

"A Native American legend based in part on the true story of the founding of the Iroquois League by the hero Deganawidah and his companion Hiawatha"--Provided by publisher.

This book is an introduction to the life and story of John Henry whose superhuman labors has inspired songs, literary compositions, and theater. The story of John Henry takes place in the southern US. His death, from exhaustion, is a symbol for the tireless effort made by many men while participating in the railway boom of the late 1800's. This well-rounded volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from...

Hiawatha, a Native American legend, is known as the spokesperson for The Great Peacemaker, Dekanawidah. Dekanawidah was the creator of The Great Law of Peace, a law that gathered and bound all Iroquois Confederacy together, first in oral tradition only, but eventually the decree was written with Native American symbols on wampum belts. This book is an introduction to the life and work of Hiawatha whose peaceful advocacy and education inspired songs,...

An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of Tyrannosaurus rex and other meat-eating dinosaurs.

"A retelling of several important ancient Indian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of India"--Provided by the publisher.

"Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of Ceratosaurus and other horned meat-eaters"--Provided by publisher.

"A retelling of several major ancient Mesopotamian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.