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 ISBN: 0803716060 : $16.99 0803716079 (lib. bdg.) : $16.89 LCCN: 93034583 /AC Subjects--Topical Terms: 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. LC Class. No.: PZ8.1.L434 / Jo 1994 Dewey Class. No.: 398.21 [E]