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Ain't nothing but a man : my quest to find the real John Henry Cover Image Book

Ain't nothing but a man : my quest to find the real John Henry / Scott Reynolds Nelson with Marc Aronson.

Nelson, Scott Reynolds, (author.). Aronson, Marc. (Added Author).

Summary:

Combining the story of the building of the railroads, the period of Reconstruction, folk tales, American mythology, and the tradition of work songs with his own personal quest, a renowned historian unravels the mystery surrounding the legendary African-American figure.

Record details

  • ISBN: 142630000X
  • ISBN: 9781426300004
  • ISBN: 1426300018
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations, map ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2008]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
Target Audience Note:
1030L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 2 119451
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 2 119451.

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Genre: Biographies.

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  • 17 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library JB HENRY (Text) 36015000211595 Juvenile Biography Available -