john henry (legendary character)

Meet John Henry. Born with a hammer in his hand, he is the greatest steel-drivin' man that ever lived. Deep in the valleys of West Virginia John tirelessly clears huge boulders and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie. Watch him triumph over the steel worker's nemesis: the steam drill.

The story of the American icon who was the greatest steel driver of all, challenging the steam drill to a one-on-one competition.

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

Historian Scott Nelson introduces children to the life of the real John Henry, drawing on songs, poems, and stories to describe the man behind the legendary African-American hero.

Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab shares stories of four heroes in American history, including Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and John Henry.

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

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.

Retells the legend of John Henry, an unnaturally strong baby who grows into a man who challenges a steam engine to a hammering contest and gives his life to save the jobs of his friends.