Preview this TitleAin't Nothing But a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry
by Scott Nelson and Marc Aronson
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2007
Word Count 10,933
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1030L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 119451, 2 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Henry, John William
- Henry, John (Legendary character)
- Nelson, Scott Reynolds
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Southern States--Description and travel
- Railroad construction workers--Biography
- Henry, John William, 1847?-approximately 1875--Homes and haunts
- Nelson, Scott Reynolds--Travel--Southern States
- Henry, John William, 1847?-ca. 1875
- African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Travel
- Railroad construction workers
- African Americans
- John Henry (Legendary character)
- Homes and haunts
- Railroad construction workers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Henry, John William, 1847?-approximately 1875
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- African Americans--Biography
- Southern States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century
- Description and travel
- Lists With This Book
- It's a Mystery
- Nonfiction, 9-10
- Slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction
- Just, Inclusive Society
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In-depth Written Interview with Marc Aronson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 18
Meet-the-Author Recording with Marc Aronson
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In-depth Written Interview with Marc Aronson
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Interview with Marc Aronson
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On connecting the dots of history with Marc Aronson
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Interview with Marc Aronson
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Writing for young people with Marc Aronson
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Read to learn with Marc Aronson
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On Common Core Standards with Marc Aronson
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Teaching the Common Core with Marc Aronson
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Endorphins for the brain with Marc Aronson
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Librarians know nonfiction with Marc Aronson
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History is a mystery and a treasure with Marc Aronson
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Just the facts with Marc Aronson
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Writers' personal mission with Marc Aronson
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Finding great nonfiction with Marc Aronson
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Taking on bullying with Marc Aronson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2009
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2009
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Older Children Honor, 2009
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
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