underground railroad

Retells the story of Harriet Tubman, a runaway slave who risked her life and freedom to lead others north along the Underground Railroad. Presented in graphic novel format.

Discusses rebellion against slavery by slaves, free African-Americans, and whites in the nineteenth century, covering such topics and figures as the "Amistad, " the Fugitive Slave Act, John Brown, and Harriet Tubman, and describing the workings of the Underground Railroad.

Examines the history of the Underground Railroad, a network of people and safe refuges by which escaped slaves made their way north to freedom, focusing on the role of Canada in helping the fugitives create new, independent lives.

A courageous young white man aids slaves escaping from Kentucky in pre-Civil War days.

Presents a comprehensive study of the Underground Railroad and those who were instrumental in helping thousands of runaway slaves to freedom and profiles key figures including Levi Coffin, Harriett Tubman, Thomas Garrett, William Still, and many others.

A biography of the famous woman who worked to free her people on the Underground Railroad.

An introduction to the life and work of Harriet Tubman, who helped free slaves through the Underground Railroad and continued helping freed slaves after the Civil War.

A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the Drinking Gourd, or Big Dipper, that points to freedom.