I am Harriet Tubman / by Grace Norwich ; Illustrated by Ute Simon.
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TextPublication details: New York, NY : Scholastic, 2013.Description: 127 p. : ill., map ; 20 cmISBN: - 0545484367 (pbk.)
- 9780545484367 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Tubman, H. N892 | Available | 33111007461417 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A straightforward biography about Harriet Tubman's struggles and success for both civil and women's rights.With a forward-thinking attitude, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and risked her life countless times to help free 70 others. She became monumental in both the civil rights movement and the women's suffrage movement. Kids will be inspired by this icon's tireless work to create a better America. This series features full-color illustrated covers, one-color illustrations throughout, a timeline, an introduction to the people you'll meet in the book, maps, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about each hero.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Strong from the start -- Runaway! -- A woman on a mission -- War time -- Fighting for everyone's rights -- Map of the Underground Railroad.
An introduction to the life of the civil rights heroine and suffrage activist describes how she repeatedly risked her life to save dozens of slaves and became an equal rights icon in post-Civil War.
"Appeals to 3rd-4th graders ; reading level grade 5"--P. [4] of cover.