Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

<p>A wilderness folk hero who could talk to birds<br />A real man named John Chapman<br />A nature lover who planted thousands of apple trees for pioneer families to enjoy</p> <p>The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman's lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone&mdash; in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!&mdash;Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.</p>