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Harriet Tubman / by Kit Jazynka ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK life storiesPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2019Edition: First American editionDescription: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
  • cartographic image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781465485434
  • 1465485430
  • 9781465485427
  • 1465485422
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A girl named Araminta -- Enslaved childhood -- Defiance -- Taste of freedom -- Follow the North Star -- Freedom -- Canda: Land of the Free -- Life on the Underground -- General Tubman -- A nation divided -- Later in life -- Remembering Harriet Tubman.
Summary: "Born into slavery in c.1820, Harriet Tubman would later run away and help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North using the 'Underground Railroad.' A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated. After the war, Harriet became involved in women's suffrage, or the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans. ...Learn all about Harriet Tubman's fascinating life, the hardships she endured, her visions, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this American icon of justice and strength continues to inspire so many people today."--Amazon.com
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Tubman, H. J42 Available 33111009395167
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Tubman, H. J42 Available 33111009535838
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Discover the inspirational tale of this revolutionary abolitionist, Harriet Tubman.

Journey back in time to the hardship days of American slavery, where slaves were brutally prosecuted daily and yearned for their freedom. Uncover the heroic tale of Harriet Tubman, an inspirational and fearless abolitionist who helped many slaves secure their freedom in this gripping and educational children's biography.

This motivational history book uncovers the trials and tribulations of Harriet Tubman's life story, and teaches children about the atrocities of that period, endurance and bravery of the human character. Here's what's inside:

* The story is the driver here. Follow Harriet's tale chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Harriet was thinking and feeling -- when appropriate, in her own words. There are 12 chapters in total
* Full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book keep the momentum going, helping reluctant readers along as they navigate this chaptered book
* Authors are carefully chosen to ensure the voice and tone are exactly right

A force to be reckoned with; Harriet Tubman was a nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War. Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were freed. After the war, she continued with her revolutionary plights and became involved in the fight that allowed women the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans.

This biography contains full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations that complement the age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book that children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add extra depth. The convenient, easy-to-follow reference section at the back of the book makes this a great resource for children, teachers and librarians.

DK Life Stories biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true-life stories of history's most interesting people. Each book includes an author's introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz and index. Add Life Stories: Anne Frank or Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr. to your collection!

Includes index.

A girl named Araminta -- Enslaved childhood -- Defiance -- Taste of freedom -- Follow the North Star -- Freedom -- Canda: Land of the Free -- Life on the Underground -- General Tubman -- A nation divided -- Later in life -- Remembering Harriet Tubman.

"Born into slavery in c.1820, Harriet Tubman would later run away and help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North using the 'Underground Railroad.' A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated. After the war, Harriet became involved in women's suffrage, or the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans. ...Learn all about Harriet Tubman's fascinating life, the hardships she endured, her visions, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this American icon of justice and strength continues to inspire so many people today."--Amazon.com

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