Harriet Tubman

Written by Kathleen Kudlinski · Illustrated by Robert Brown

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

A young girl escapes slavery, returning to lead others to freedom.

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192 pages· 610L

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Bookroo's summary

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman defied her oppressors from a young age. After a daring escape, she risked everything to guide others to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Discover her courageous journey and the lasting impact of her bravery in this inspiring biography, perfect for young readers eager to learn about true American heroes.

From the publisher

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.

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