Heroes, Fools, and Ghosts: Folk Tales and Legends (North American Folklore for Youth (Mason Crest))

Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa? Do you know about the Blackfoot woman who married a star? Or have you heard stories about Jack, the hero who always wins both the treasure and the princess's heart? Discover stories from North America's folklore, including tales about: • why the world is the way it is • heroes and fools • ghosts and horrors • death and the world to come. Stories have power. They share the wisdom of other generations. They stir our imagination. They give us hope and courage. And sometimes they just make us laugh! Features stories that capture the traditions and evolution of the firefighter, from those of ancient Greece and Rome to the firefighters who sought to tame the fires that once ravaged Europe's big cities to the heroes of September 11, 2001 Explains the different types of family folklore, including family holiday traditions, stories passed down from older generations, and superstitions Contains stories from North American's folklore that tell about why the world is the way it is, heroes and fools, ghosts and horrors, and more The earliest fire folklore The first firefighters Volunteer firefighters Fire and freedom Heroes for today. Explains the folk traditions of many holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and Halloween