Edinger, Monica

Chronicles the life of Olaudah Equiano, who was born in Africa and enslaved at a young age and brought to America, and details his travels across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, his liberation, and his life as a free man and work as an abolitionist. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Using Olaudah Equiano's autobiography as the source, the text shares Equiano's life story in found verse. Readers will follow his story from his childhood in Africa, enslavement at a young age, liberation, and life as a free man"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of nine-year-old Magulu, indentured by her father in exchange for rice, then captured by slavers and sent to America aboard the Amistad, and finally returned home to Africa.

Presents a tale of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad describing her capture, her witness to a mutiny, and the Supreme Court trial that prompts her return to Africa.

Presents a tale of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship "Amistad," describing her capture, her witness to a mutiny, and the Supreme Court trial that prompts her return to Africa.

Describes teaching units for grades 4-6 that use primary sources as a primary tool, and includes a CD-ROM containing reproducible handouts, sample student work, and Web site links.

Presents a tale of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad describing her capture, her witness to a mutiny, and the Supreme Court trial that prompts her return to Africa.