| Description |
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide folded sheet. |
| Series |
Greatest American tall tales & legends |
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Greatest American tall tales & legends.
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| System Details |
DVD, all regions, NTSC. |
| Cast |
Cast and voices: Thomas H. Zingarelli (Curly Joe), Robyn Ferracane, John Barilla, Rusty Ferracane, Dennis Rowland, Bruce F. Miles. |
| Credits |
Executive producer for Schlessinger Media, Andrew Schlessinger ; music by Bruce H. Zimmerman ; animation by Marcenaro Interactive SRL, Italy. |
| Audience |
Grades K-4. |
| Summary |
Meet John Henry. Born with a hammer in his hand, he is the greatest steel-drivin' man that ever lived. Deep in the valleys of West Virginia, John tirelessly clears huge boulders and lays hundreds of miles of railroad track with the help of his loyal friend, Willie. Watch him triumph over the steel worker's nemesis: the steam drill. |
| Contents |
Early life of John Henry -- Hammer in his hand -- Driving steel -- Big Bend mountain -- John against the steam drill. |
| Note |
"Teacher's guides included & available online" -- Container. |
| Terms Of Use |
Public Performance Video |
| Language |
English or Spanish dialogue; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Special features: discussion questions & activities; chapter select. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
John Henry (Legendary character) -- Legends -- Juvenile films.
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African Americans -- Folklore -- Juvenile films.
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Folklore -- United States -- Juvenile films.
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Tall tales -- Juvenile films.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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DVD (Digital video discs).
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| Added Author |
Messecar, Ray.
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Messecar, Carol Ann.
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Zingarelli, Thomas H.
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Ferracane, Robyn.
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Barilla, John.
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Ferracane, Rusty.
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Schlessinger Media.
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Top Dog Media (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1417102136 |
| Standard No. |
753201125439 |
| Music No. |
V6174 Schlessinger Media |
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