Legends of the Land—The People Who Made America a Storybook

Meet American Folk Heroes: Giants, Warriors, and Apple Planters!

America has many exciting folk tales that have been told for generations. Some stories are about giants, others about real-life heroes, and all of them are fun to learn!

Let’s meet a few of the most famous characters:

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

Paul Bunyan was a giant lumberjack who chopped trees in the forest with his best friend Babe, a huge blue ox. People say Paul was so big, he made the Grand Canyon just by dragging his ax behind him! And Babe? She was thirsty one day and made the Great Lakes when she drank from the land!

Pocahontas

Pocahontas was a Native American girl who helped early British settlers in Virginia. One famous story says she saved the life of Captain John Smith, a leader of the Jamestown colony.

Molly Pitcher

During the Revolutionary War, soldiers were hot and tired. A brave woman named Molly carried pitchers of water to help them. That’s how she got her nickname — Molly Pitcher!

Johnny Appleseed

This kind man loved apple trees so much that he walked across the land planting them everywhere! Thanks to him, many trees still grow in places like Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett was called the “King of the Wild Frontier” because of his adventures, hunting skills, and wild stories about life in the forest.

These heroes are part of American history and imagination. Their tales are full of fun, bravery, and adventure!

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