Most widely held works by
C. W Rogers
Jack and the beanstalk(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1990
and
2005
in
English
and held by
758
libraries
worldwide
Tells the classic British tale of young Jack, who stumbles into a hilarious series of misadventures with a dim-witted ogre and his spouse.
Johnny Appleseed(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
English
and held by
558
libraries
worldwide
The story of John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today.
John Henry(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
English
and held by
508
libraries
worldwide
Tells the legend of John Henry, the mightiest, doggone greatest nation builder the country's ever seen, who single-handedly defeats the steam drill in a steel-driving competition.
King Midas and the golden touch(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1991
and
2005
in
English
and held by
465
libraries
worldwide
Michael Caine narrates this classic tale of ancient Greece in which King Midas discovers that some things in life are even more precious than gold.
The Fisherman and his wife(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1989
and
2007
in
English
and held by
457
libraries
worldwide
The fishman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted to them by an enchanted fish.
American citizenship(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
English
and held by
445
libraries
worldwide
Explores the in and outs of what it means to be an American citizen. Discover what it is to be a good citizen and discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Learn how to become involved as citizens especially through the right to vote. The history of suffrage is explored.
Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1992
and
2005
in
English
and held by
437
libraries
worldwide
When mean old Boss Lion threatens the peaceful folk of Brer Village, Brer Rabbit is forced to teach the carnivorous troublemaker a lesson he'll never forget.
Federal, state and local government(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
English
and held by
434
libraries
worldwide
Explores the three levels of American government: local, state, and federal. Discover how they are alike and how they are different and where they must work together. Take a peek at the leaders of each level: the mayor, the governor, and the President. Learn about some of the services of government like roads, hiking trails, public health and military defense.
Red Riding Hood ; Goldilocks(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1990
and
2007
in
English
and held by
323
libraries
worldwide
In Red Riding Hood, the adventures of a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest on the way to visit her grandmother. In Goldilocks, a humorous adaptation of the classic tale in which a tired and hungry little girl helps herself to the belongings of three bears in the woods.
Anansi(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English
and held by
228
libraries
worldwide
Two stories about Anansi, the boastful small spider.
A history of the presidency(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
194
libraries
worldwide
The presidency is the most important position in the American government. Who the presidents were and what they did says alot about the American government as a whole. Explore the presidency and learn where the President lives and what the job entails. Discover what it takes to become President.
The history of American government(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
188
libraries
worldwide
Learn the history behind America's progression from being ruled by the English monarchy to becoming a democracy. Explore the government of colonial America, George Washington, and the American Revolution, and learn why the Founding Fathers thought it important to divide and share powers as they established the American government.
Rip Van Winkle(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
English
and held by
168
libraries
worldwide
The legend of Rip Van Winkle who slept for 20 years.
Photosynthesis(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2000
and
2006
in
English
and held by
132
libraries
worldwide
Find out what makes plants so unique by studying the chemical process of photosynthesis. The amazing method of producing food and oxygen from sunlight.
Red riding hood Goldilocks(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
126
libraries
worldwide
In Red Riding Hood, the adventures of a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest on the way to visit her grandmother. In Goldilocks, a humorous adaptation of the classic tale in which a tired and hungry little girl helps herself to the belongings of three bears in the woods.
East of the sun, west of the moon(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
119
libraries
worldwide
The Moon, Father Forest, Great Fish of the Sea, and North Wind help a maiden rescue her true love from a troll princess in a faraway kingdom.
Koi and the kola nuts(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1992
and
2005
in
English
and held by
118
libraries
worldwide
A bright African folktale about the proud son of a chief who sets out to find his rightful place in the world.
The Fool and the flying ship(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1991
and
2005
in
English
and held by
116
libraries
worldwide
Adapted from a Russian folktale, a Tsar sets an impossible task, but a fool and his friends outsmart the Tsar.
Peachboy(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English
and held by
112
libraries
worldwide
Japanese folktale in which a peasant couple discovers a little boy inside a giant peach. In time, Momotaro the Peachboy becomes a great warrior who sets off on an epic journey to deliver his people from an evil band of ogres.
The tiger and the Brahmin(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English
and held by
109
libraries
worldwide
Traditional Indian folktale about a well-meaning Brahmin who makes the unfortunate mistake of freeing a ferocious tiger from its cage.
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