John Henry
Tall Tales
This tall tale tells the story of mighty John Henry, the Black steel-driving folk hero who raced against a steam drill with just a hammer--and won. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-5038-5005-7
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$22.95 | |
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978-1-5038-5173-3
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction, Narrative, Picture Books |
| Category | Language Arts |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World, Inc. Storytime Tales |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2021-08-01 |
| BISACS | JUV012030, JUV012020 |
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| Dewey | 398.2 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 630 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Reviewed, and Starred |
- Beginning of Text
- Beyond the Story
- About the Author/Illustrator
Author: Emily Dolbear
Illustrator: Kathleen Petelinsek
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Tall Tales from School Library Journal on November 1, 2021
Famous American tall tales are retold for a new generation. The author uses conversational language to relay the story and follows it with an examination of the tale. Readers learn about historical facts that may have been the basis for the story as well as which aspects are made up.… View →
