Title U.S.A. : John Henry : steel-driving man / Schlessinger Media ; Children's Television Trust International ; Christopher Grace, series executive producer.

Publication Info.	Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, [2005]
	©2005

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West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Children's Department	J DVD 398.2 U.S.A.	Check Shelf

Description	1 videodisc (15 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide folded sheet.
Series	Animated tales of the world
	Animated tales of the world.
Summary	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.
System Details	DVD, all regions, NTSC.
Audience	Grades 3-6.
Credits	Series editors: Martin Lamb, Penelope Middelboe.
Note	Teacher's guides included & available online at: libraryvideo.com.
Terms Of Use	Public Performance Video.
Language	English and Spanish language tracks. Closed-captioned.
Note	Special features: discussion questions & activities; chapter select.
	GMD: videorecording.
Subject	Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile films.
	Tales -- United States -- Juvenile films.
	Legends -- United States -- Juvenile films.
	Tall tales -- United States -- Juvenile films.
	Henry, John William, 1847?-approximately 1875 -- Juvenile films.
	John Henry (Legendary character) -- Juvenile films.
Genre/Form	Educational films.
	Children's films.
	Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
	Animated films.
Added Author	Grace, Christopher.
	Middelboe, Penelope.
	Lamb, Martin.
	Schlessinger Media.
	Children's Television Trust International.
Added Title	United States of America
	John Henry steel-driving man
ISBN	9781417108589
	1417108584
Standard No.	753201180438
Music No.	V6977 Schlessinger Media

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