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John Henry Cover Image Book Book

John Henry / by Bill Balcziak ; illustrated by Drew Rose.

Balcziak, Bill, 1962- (Author). Rose, Drew (Added Author).

Summary:

Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."

Record details

  • ISBN: 0756504570 (lib. bdg.)
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2003]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Man versus machine -- Life as a slave -- Freedom at last! -- Two-hammer man -- Race to the finish -- Life of John Henry -- Southern cornbread -- Did you know? -- Want to know more?

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Subject: Henry, John (Legendary character) > Legends.
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Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lake County Library District. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lake County Main Library - Lakeview.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Lake County Main Library - Lakeview E BALCZIAK, Bill (Text) 37620000460057 Picture Books Available -

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