Before She Was Harriet
Before She Was Harriet
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Before She Was Harriet

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome & illustrated by James E. Ransome
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
~701L
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Nov 7, 2017
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A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

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Coretta Scott King Award WinnersAmerica19th centurygirls and women1900-1949activismBlack history1850-1899the Civil WarHarriet Tubmanslaverythe Underground Railroad

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Book Details

ISBN
9780823420476
Publication Date
November 7, 2017
Publisher
Holiday House
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016051680
Est. Lexile® Level
~701L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Q
ATOS® Book Level
4.5
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
193579
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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