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1) John Henry
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Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
2) John Henry
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Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
3) John Henry
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Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.
5) John Henry
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Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
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"Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel-driver helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill."--back cover.
7) John Henry
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"Do you know the story of John Henry? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the ins and outs...
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"Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry was destined to become a steel-driving legend. As a young man, he makes his mark on the American railroads, whistling while he works. But one day, a shady salesman comes to the railroad camp, claiming that his hammering machine is superior to any railroad worker. John Henry steps up to challenge the man's machine, hoping to save the jobs of thousands of railroad workers. But will John Henry be able to prove...
10) John Henry
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English
Description
Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
13) John Henry
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English
Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
15) John Henry
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English
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Ms. Becker teaches her class about John Henry, who, legend says, competed against a steam drill in tunneling through a mountain while helping build a railroad across the United States.
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