One of the spookier American legends is that of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a story by the author Washington Irving. It tells the tale of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and his encounter with the terrifying Headless Horseman. In addition to the original book, Sleepy Hollow has been the subject of numerous films, cartoons, and television series. In this book, young readers will learn about the origins of the story and its enduring popularity. Fun fact boxes boost comprehension and encourage independent reading. The text is a key part of the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards.