Starting in colonial times, thousands of African people were kidnapped and brought to the United States, where they were enslaved. Those who escaped were often caught, and, if so,
This inspiring biography of Harriet Tubman tells how she helped free over 300 slaves as a “conductor” for the Underground Railroad and how she became a nurse, a scout
David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city’s various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We
Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout,
This thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes! The Great Escapes series explores real historical events and shows