john henry (legendary character)

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

Presents a Reader's Theater script that tells the tale of John Henry, a former slave who challenged a steam-powered drill to a race. Includes performance tips, a poem, a song, and a glossary.

Recounts the story of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

Illustrations and dialogue tell the story of the John Henry, who raced a steam drill digging a railroad tunnel and won.

Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

Retells the legend of the African-American railroad builder who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

Four animated stories based on best-selling books celebrating African-American history.

A boy saves his family farm with the help of heroes Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and John Henry.

Dramatization of the lives of famous American legends, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones.

Retells the legend of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.