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Feb 2, 2017 · Help Teaching. 22.9K subscribers. Subscribed. 205. 45K views 7 years ago #readaloud #talltale #helpteaching. John Henry was a steel drivin' man. Hear the story of this amazing man in this...
John Henry is one of the most famous American tall tales. Readers will be introduced to John Henry, who grew up enslaved and went on to be known as the fastest and strongest steel driver on the railroad. The story can serve as an engaging introduction to the classic "man vs. machine" conflict.
1.3K subscribers. Subscribed. 37. 9.9K views 3 years ago #240. #240 of the Read-Alongs for Young Learners / JOHN HENRY: An American Legend by Ezra Jack Keats [produced originally on the ...
Genre: Fiction, Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales. Top. John Henry’s talent was evident at an early age when he helped his daddy, but was cemented in American folklore when he took on the steam drill. His place among American tall tale heroes is chronicled in richly detailed watercolors and language.
For a musical rendition of this ballad, see Harry Belafonte’s performance in 1959 at Carnegie Hall, available here. John Henry was a little baby. Sittin’ on his papa’s knee. He picked up a hammer & a little piece of steel. Said “Hammer’s gonna be the death of me, Lord, Lord! Hammer’s gonna be the death of me.”. The captain said to ...
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John Henry: An American Legend. By: Ezra Keats. Genre: Fiction, Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Myths and Legends. Age Level: 6-9. Format: Picture book.
