Akron Public Library

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the famous American folk hero and nature lover Johnny Appleseed.

Relates the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

Retells the wandering of John Chapman whose devotion to planting apple trees made him a legendary figure in American history.

"A...story of John Chapman, better know as Johnny Appleseed, based on the author's life-long study of the beloved American pioneer, missionary, and apple lover.".

"Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who settled in the Midwest during the last 1800s and early 1900s. Includes recipes"--

Explores the background, accomplishments, and stories of American folk hero Johnny Appleseed.

Retells the story of Johnny Appleseed, a benevolent naturalist who planted apple orchards in the Ohio Valley during the early 1800s.

Presents a brief biography of John Chapman, the man who planted thousands of apple seeds in the early nineteenth century.

"It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm after leaving school? Can you find your father after he becomes lost in the blinding snow? Will you be able to help your students find shelter after the storm ruins your schoolhouse? With dozens...