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Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
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"Little Johnny Appleseed had a big heart, and even bigger dreams. The young boy hoped to one day spread his love of apples by planting apple seeds across the entire country. That way, the apples can feed the hungry, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful trees. So, one day, Johnny sets out to do just that! His adventures bring him face to face with an injured wolf, a giant catfish, the Bigfoot, and much more in this tall tale of a true American legend."--Amazon.com....
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry was destined to become a steel-driving legend. As a young man, he makes his mark on the American railroads, whistling while he works. But one day, a shady salesman comes to the railroad camp, claiming that his hammering machine is superior to any railroad worker. John Henry steps up to challenge the man's machine, hoping to save the jobs of thousands of railroad workers. But will John Henry be able to prove...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Being no larger than a thumb means tiny Tom must face big threats on a daily basis-- even within the confines of his loving parents' cozy home. Tom's plucky fearlessness and his thirst for adventure help him outmaneuver hungry house cats and dodge deadly morsels of falling food with ease. But Tom's life is turned upside down when he leaves the relative safety of his parents' house and enters the wide world outside! Lost and alone, Tom Thumb will...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
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"The legendary woodsman Paul Bunyan was the biggest man who ever lived. He had wagon wheels for shirt buttons, and his axe took an entire town a whole month to build! One day, Paul finds a big blue ox frozen in the snow. He nurses the behemoth back to health, and names his new companion Babe. The two travel the land, and clear the way for settlers who will soon follow."--Amazon.com.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"When their parents leave them in the forest, Hansel and Gretel must find their way home. During their journey, they discover something better--a house made of sugary sweets! Too bad it's owned by an evil, and hungry, old witch"--Unedited summary from book.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Tossed from a wagon and raised by coyotes, Pecos Bill had a strange childhood to say the least. As he grows up, this Texas-sized cowboy wrestles with wolves, grapples with a wild mare, and rides a mountain lion without even breaking a sweat! Pecos Bill is able to tame the Wild West with ease, but soon he faces an even bigger challenge, a rampaging cyclone the likes of which no one has ever seen! Pecos Bill must try to rein this wild storm in, or...
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White"--Unedited summary from book.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
After seeking the help of a strange old woman, Gerta is amazed to see a tiny girl emerge from the blooming petals of a magic flower! Gerta has always wanted a child of her own, so she adopts the tiny maiden and names her Thumbelina. While Gerta sleeps, a strange creature creeps forth from the darkness and steals Thumbelina into the night. Lost and alone in a forest, Thumbelina must seek the aid of the forest creatures if she is to ever see Gerta again....
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"When their mother sends them packing, the Three Little Pigs are forced to build houses of their own. They better be sturdy and strong because the Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl, and he's ready to huff and puff his way inside. Will they survive against this hungry beast? Or will the pigs become his next tasty treat?"--Unedited summary from book.
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
Español
Description
When Jack sells his family's cow for magic beans, his mother is anything but pleased. Soon, however, the beans sprout into a towering beanstalk. It leads to a castle filled with gold and other treasures. Jack's family will be rich, if he can sneak past the man-eating giant!
Cuando Jack vende la vaca de la familia a cambio de unos frijoles mágicos, su madre no está nada contenta. Sin embargo, pronto los frijoles se convierten en una empinada planta...