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Harriet Tubman (Childhood of Famous Americans)
SKU
012303
ISBN
9780689848667
Grade 3-8
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Non-Consumable
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Description
Publisher's Description of Harriet Tubman (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Get to know hero of the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman in this middle grade nonfiction biography of her early years!
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery. As young as age twelve, she resisted the abuses of the white families she was forced to work for, defending a man who tried to escape from a violent slaveowner who struck her in the head hard enough to have lasting impacts on her health. After Harriet’s own escape from slavery, she returned multiple times as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad, leading many more people to freedom.
This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery. As young as age twelve, she resisted the abuses of the white families she was forced to work for, defending a man who tried to escape from a violent slaveowner who struck her in the head hard enough to have lasting impacts on her health. After Harriet’s own escape from slavery, she returned multiple times as a “conductor” of the Underground Railroad, leading many more people to freedom.
This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
Category Description for Childhood Of Famous Americans
What was George Washington like when he was young? This series of books is about children who became famous figures in American History. They are a diverse group, and they all provide inspiring stories. Please note that newer reprintings of these books are being released under the series title "History's All-Stars."
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aladdin Paperbacks |
| Grades: | 3-8 |
| ISBN: | 9780689848667 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.2 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3153 |
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