(4) K-3 Illustrated by Wade Dillon. A brief narrative related to Crockett's life accompanies each letter of the alphabet. Although events are not chronological, each letter presents information that history buffs will find informative. In addition to the expected (Alamo, Jackson, Tennessee), more unusual items or events are also included (Indian Removal Act, Squatters, Whig Party). Mediocre cartoon-style drawings illustrate the A–Z biography. Timeline.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Davy Crockett's "wildcat" dance moves (thanks to a thornbush burr in his derriere) threaten to upstage the spring frolic honoree, Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind. The "angeliferous" Sally resorts to sabotage (spilling butter, pickles, and other items), but Davy's nonstop dancing (and cooking!) finally impresses her. Lloyd's pine-needle-bordered oil paintings play up the humor and hyperbole in Miller's tall tale. Bib.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) 4-6 Sterling Biographies series. Attractive layouts and numerous images of photos, paintings, documents, etc., (e.g., Armstrong's high school yearbook entry) make for engaging, easy-to-approach biographies. Each volume begins by detailing a significant moment (Alamo for Crockett, moon landing for Armstrong, underwater anniversary party for Cousteau) then backtracks to the subject's birth to continue the detail-rich narrative. Sidebars flesh out historical contexts and important contemporaries. Source notes. Timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Sterling Biographies titles: Neil Armstrong, Jacques Cousteau, and Davy Crockett.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Stories of Famous Americans series. Illustrated by Bob Dacey & Debra Bandelin. Illustrated with realistic paintings that portray Crockett as a heroic figure, the four chapters of this brief biography are introduced with snippets of folklore. Information about Crockett, clearly and entertainingly conveyed, seems to be accurate, but no sources for information are provided. Timeline.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Famous Figures of the American Frontier series. Despite some oversimplifications, the books in this series provide adequate introductions to these individuals. After acquainting readers with the subject's more colorful accomplishments, succeeding chapters present a biographical sketch. Illustrated with (often colorized) archival photos, the texts are readable and accessible. Timelines are included. There are five other fall 2001 books in this series. [Review covers these titles: Crazy Horse, Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo.]

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) K-3 Superman in coonskin, the Davy Crockett presented in this whopper of a tall tale wrestles and defeats an evil-looking cartoon Halley's Comet (with jagged teeth and lightning shooting from its menacing red eyes) before it smashes into the United States. The folksy tone and plentiful, humorous exaggeration in both the illustrations and text make this a good choice for reading aloud.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann