Ain't nothing but a man: my quest to find the real John Henry
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1030L
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Published:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2008.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
64 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781426300004, 142630000X
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.6, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
1030

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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.
Description
Historian Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts how he came to discover the real John Henry, an African-American railroad worker who became a legend in the famous song.
Target Audience
1030L,Lexile

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APA Citation (style guide)

Nelson, S. R., & Aronson, M. (2008). Ain't nothing but a man: my quest to find the real John Henry. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds and Marc Aronson. 2008. Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds and Marc Aronson, Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry. National Geographic, 2008.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds and Marc Aronson. Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry. National Geographic, 2008.

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