Book Detail
Ain't Nothing But a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Nelson, Scott Reynolds | Illustrator: |
| Title: Ain't Nothing But a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry | Date: 2008 |
| Publisher: National Geographic | City: Washington DC |
| ISBN, paperback: 9781426300004 | ISBN, hardback: |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: |
| Family: | Young Adult: Yes |
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| Book Type(s): nonfiction | |
HSE Descriptor(s): social studies |
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| The author is a historian who became interested in John Henry, a supposedly mythical ex-slave who outraced the steam engine in digging a tunnel through the side of the Allegheny Mountains. This book chronicles the author's efforts to find the truth about the man memorialized in song. Art and photography add to the impact of the book. | |
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| This book could be paired with other books that describe the legend of John Henry, for example the book John Henry by Jerry Lester. Students could explore other books that seek to show facts behind well known myths. Find different versions of the song to compare and contrast. Focus on the fascinating historical research in the book. | |
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