The mythology of the American frontier comes to life again in this book which is populated by bigger-than-life heroes whose incredible exploits hold a timeless appeal for young readers, making them ideal focal points for learning and discussion. Features 22 two-to-three-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from beginning third through beginning fifth grade to meet a range of needs. Practice activities for every story include a comprehension page and a vocabulary page. There are two pages for practice of skills such as, character analysis and figures of speech.