underground railroad

The story of Harriet Tubman is told though the eyes of the author's quilts.

Provides an account of the function of the Underground Railroad, detailing its purpose as a means for Southern slaves to acquire their freedom and profiling the "conductors" who operated it. Discusses how the railroad contributed to the growing anti-slavery movement in America and contains first-person accounts from people who experienced the Railroad.

"Discover the risks and rewards of the underground railroad. Readers decide what they would do, and then find out what really happened"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the life story of Harriet Tubman, in graphic novel format, focusing on her work to help slaves escape using the Underground Railroad.

Chronicles the life of African-American activist, writer, publisher, and hydrotherapist David Ruggles, discussing his childhood, role in the abolitionist movement, place in the politics and society of New York, career accomplishments, and involvement in the Underground Railroad.

Traces the history of the Underground Railroad, describing how it helped slaves escape through New York and New Jersey, with maps of the major escape routes, locations of houses and sites where slaves were hidden, and information on the slaves' final destinations.

Explores the various ways in which slaves risked their lives in order to escape the slave system; and describes how many of them became successful in business and land ownership.

Chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, an African American woman who escaped from slavery and then risked her freedom in order to help others escape on the Underground Railroad.

The true story of Harriet Tubman s rise from slavery to freedom is one of the most inspirational in US history. She didn t only free herself she freed hundreds of others! Readers will be immersed in the amazing life of Harriet Tubman, as well as introduct Age Appropriate and Achievable Content, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Timelines, Social Studies Content.

"No one knows where the term "Underground Railroad" came from--there were no trains or tracks, only abolitionist "conductors" who helped bring an estimated 100,000 slaves to freedom through elaborate routes that included "stations," safe houses where fugitives could rest before moving on, and a system of codes and signals used to identify friend from foe. Including real stories from the "Railroad," What Was the Underground Railroad? will capture young readers' hearts: there are close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and unending sacrifices slaves made for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground Railroad comes alive!"--.