| Management number | 240260159 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | $3.20 | Model Number | 240260159 | ||
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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.
| Book format | Paperback |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Children's Books |
| Publication date | August, 2026 |
| Pages | 24 |
| Reading level | Grade 2 |
| Age range | 7 - 10 Years |
| Subgenre | Historical |
| Series title | Folk Legends |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Jump!, Inc. by Flutterbee |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | General |
| Educational level | Elementary School |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | John Henry |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 7.75 x 6.00 x 7.75 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.25 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Juvenile Fiction |
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