A compilation of more than 140 folk songs, tales, poems, and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

In the beginning / illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon -- Coming to America / illustrated by Richard Egielski -- The shot heard 'round the world / illustrated by Anita Lobel -- Bridging the gap / illustrated by Molly Bang -- Water, water everywhere / illustrated by Marcia Brown -- Let my people go / illustrated by Jerry Pinkney -- I've been working on the railroad / illustrated by David Wiesner -- O pioneers! / illustrated by Barbara Cooney -- Tricksters, on two feet, four--or more / illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman -- No-sense nonsense / illustrated by Donald Crews -- Feathers and fur, scales and tails / illustrated by John Schoenherr -- American giants on the job / illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg -- Take me out to the ball game / illustrated by Marc Simont -- Scary, creepy, spooky ghost stories / illustrated by Ed Young -- In our time.