Greatest American Tall Tales & Legends Video Series

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Throughout American history, people have written and told humorous stories of larger-than-life fictional and legendary heroes from across the country. Featuring exaggerated characters, embellished details, unique problems and challenges, and often outlandish solutions, tall tales and legends are constantly evolving as they are passed on from generation to generation. Greatest American Tall Tales & Legends is an animated ten-part series that cleverly captures the humor and relevance of the folklore tradition. A lively storyteller places each tale in its historical and geographic context, and regales viewers with colorful firsthand accounts. Gather 'round and listen up so that you can tell these same tales with your own spin! Teacher's Guides are included and are available online.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"The animation is first-rate, and the narrator embellishes each story in just the right places…will make an excellent addition to your school’s video collection…"- Teacher Librarian (April 2006)

"…provide[s] in-depth historical and social background information…directly aligns with tall-tale and traditional literature genre units, and would have applications for social studies, geography and regional studies…Recommended. " - Library Media Connection (Nov/Dec 2006)