antislavery movements

Presents brief profiles of people who worked on the Underground Railroad, discussing their various roles, backgrounds, and motivation to help runaway slaves become free.

A brief biography of the African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglas who was born into slavery but was able to free himself use his speeches and writings to speak out against slavery.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive a journey on the Underground Railroad"--Provided by publisher.

A narrative biography of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

"The story follows Hetty "Handful" Grimke, a Charleston slave, and Sarah, the daughter of the wealthy Grimke family. The novel begins on Sarah's eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership over Handful, who is to be her handmaid and follows the next thirty-five years of their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a brief look at slavery and the people who fought against it, specifically Frederick Douglass.

"John Brown and his violent attacks on slavery have been romanticized through the years. Find out about the man behind the myth and learn about his contribution to the abolitionist movement. The book is complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period"--Provided by the publisher.

"Harriet Beecher Stowe's popular book Uncle Tom's Cabin had a huge effect on the abolitionist movement. Learn more in this book complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period"--Provided by the publisher.

"The abolition of slavery was debated for years in the courts of the United States. Learn about some of the most important cases and debates in this book complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period"--Provided by the publisher.

"The Women's Rights Movement is most well known for its support of women's suffrage and equal rights, but it was also instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. Learn more in this book complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period"--Provided by the publisher.