John Henry /

Lester, Julius.

John Henry / by Julius Lester ; pictures by Jerry Pinkney. - 1st ed. - New York : Dial Books, c1994. - [38] p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.

Wilson's Children Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)

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

4.5 Follett Library Resources K-3

Caldecott 1985 Honor

0803716060 : $16.99 0803716079 (lib. bdg.) : $16.89

93034583 /AC


John Henry (Legendary character)--Legends.
John Henry (Legendary character)
Afro-Americans--Folklore.
Folklore--United States.
John Henry (Legendary character)
African Americans--Folklore.
Folklore--United States.

PZ8.1.L434 / Jo 1994

398.21 [E]