A Natural Man: The True Story of John Henry
Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry discovers his true calling as a steel-driving man, and meets his match against a steam drill.
Prose version of the classic American folksong about John Henry, the legendary "steel driving man" who wins a race with his nemesis, the steam drill, only to lose his life in the process.
Prose version of the classic American folksong about John Henry, the legendary "steel driving man" who wins a race with his nemesis, the steam drill, only to lose his life in the process.
Book Info
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.5
LEXILE©: 790L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
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