Children are the ultimate adventurers. They’re naturally curious about animals, nature, and the workings of the wide world, and they’re eager to find their place in all the goings-on around them. The stories in the PlainTales Explorers series feed that sense of curiosity and daring.

In “Animal Tales: Raccoon, Bear and Coyote,” the lives and behaviors of real animals are turned into engaging fictional tales. Meanwhile, American Legends shows three adventurers who loved the earth and learned to use and preserve it for the benefit of all.