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Who is better, man or machine? Early fluent readers join John Henry in the late 1800s as he builds a railroad tunnel in West Virginia. Read along as he races a steam drill to prove humans are better than machines and cements his status as a folk hero. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience.
Children can learn more about John Henry using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a snapshot of John Henry's folk hero status, and a map showing where his legendary battle is said to have taken place.
Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative fiction for emerging readers. John Henry is part of Jump!'s Folk Legends series.
Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Folk Legends introduces early fluent readers to famous folk heroes and tall tales. In these fun and engaging stories, readers will learn about different folk heroes, see some of their most notable adventures, and learn about the historical and cultural traditions that created these stories. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about fun and exciting folk heroes.
Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a snapshot of the folk hero's abilities and a map showing where the stories come from or took place.
Children can learn more about John Henry using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a snapshot of John Henry's folk hero status, and a map showing where his legendary battle is said to have taken place.
Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative fiction for emerging readers. John Henry is part of Jump!'s Folk Legends series.
Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Folk Legends introduces early fluent readers to famous folk heroes and tall tales. In these fun and engaging stories, readers will learn about different folk heroes, see some of their most notable adventures, and learn about the historical and cultural traditions that created these stories. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about fun and exciting folk heroes.
Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a snapshot of the folk hero's abilities and a map showing where the stories come from or took place.