Helen Plum Library

A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan

This book contains out-of-the-ordinary projects and fascinating facts about the natural world

"A retelling of several key ancient Greek myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Greeks"--Provided by publisher

Such animals as quolls and pademelons live on the continent of Australia, along with kangaroos, koalas, and many other marsupials. Bishop introduces the beauty and diversity of these amazing animals

Describes the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac with their strengths and weaknesses, and shows how to write their names in Chinese calligraphy

"Homecoming" takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham's unforgettable stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he's not in the courtroom. He's called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton, who three years earlier became a local legend when he stole money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again--until...

Discusses the origins of Thanksgiving and how we celebrate the holiday

Presents the background and significance of the Christian celebration of Easter

Describes the origins of the unicorn, including the real-life animals that inspired it, and the various myths told about unicorns throughout the world

Includes background information and instructions for a variety of craft projects from African, Native American, Eskimo, Asian, and Hispanic cultures