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| U.S.A.: John Henry: Steel-Driving Man |
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 For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- This hammer-wielding railroad legend is one of America's greatest folk heroes. Remembered for his fierce strength, remarkable dignity and extraordinary compassion, John Henry helped to clear the way for hundreds of miles of railroad tracks. He made the ultimate sacrifice when he stood up to defend the jobs of his co-workers against a new steam-powered drilling machine. Through the captivating animations of this classic folktale, you will discover some of the values and traditions of the American people. Part of the multivolume Animated Tales of the World Series. A teacher’s guide for the series is included & available online. Title-specific guides are available online.
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"Each of these tales is carefully crafted to impart the flavor of the country of origin, with animation and music perfectly reflecting the original fairy tale or folktale. A wonderful series for folktale lovers and storytellers." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
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Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities, Interactive Menu
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish |
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Grades 3 to 6
Color, Animated
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2005
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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