FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2006
- Color
- Animated
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Meet John Henry. Born with a hammer in his hand, he is the greatest steel-drivin' man that ever lived. He's as strong as an ox, as fast as the wind and possesses impeccable aim. Deep in the valleys of West Virginia, John tirelessly clears huge boulders -- often swinging two hammers at once so his coworkers can rest -- and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie. John's fierce determination, dignity and extraordinary compassion for his fellow worker not only wins him immeasurable respect and admiration, but also allows him to overcome extraordinary odds as he triumphs over the steel worker's nemesis: the steam drill. Part of the multivolume Greatest American Tall Tales & Legends Video Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
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...Recommended."- Video Librarian (May/June 2006)"The animation is first-rate, and the narrator embellishes each story in just the right places…will make an excellent addition to your school’s video collection…"- Teacher Librarian (April 2006)
"…provide[s] in-depth historical and social background information…directly aligns with tall-tale and traditional literature genre units, and would have applications for social studies, geography and regional studies…Recommended. " - Library Media Connection (Nov/Dec 2006)
FULL REVIEWS
Video Librarian (May 2006)
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"The legend of John Henry has long been a staple in the American folklore tradition (whether or not there was a “real” John Henry is immaterial—his character lives on in stories and ballads). This installment in the Greatest American Tall Tales & Legends animated series tells the tale of John Henry, while also providing solid historical background through an engaging live-action Wild West-character host named Curly Joe. “Born with a hammer in his hand,” John Henry’s superhuman size and muscles made him the greatest steel driver of all time. As the post-Civil War United States entered the Industrial Age, John Henry’s feats of strength embodied the American spirit of determination, and his loyalty to his fellow workers gained him the admiration and respect of all. DVD extras include discussion questions and activities. Recommended. Other titles in this 10-volume series include: Annie Oakley, Davy Crockett, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and Regional Tall Tales.