"John Henry"
by Julius Lester
boulder (noun) - a large rock worn away by water and weather
glimpse (noun) - a short look
hollered (verb) - cried loudly or shouted
horizon (noun) - the line where earth and sky seem to meet
rhythm (noun) - any movement with regular repetition of a beat or accent
shivered (verb) - shook with cold, fear, or excitement
tunnel (noun) - an underground passage
dynamite (noun) - a powerful explosive most commonly used in blasting rock
parapets (noun) - low walls or mounds of stone or earth used to protect
soldiers
sledgehammer (noun) - a large hammer usually swung with both hands
