Harriet Tubman: Leading Slaves to Freedom

by Debra J. Housel

Overview

In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433316036
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Debra J. Housel, M.A., earned a master's degree from Nazareth College of Rochester and worked as a teacher for more than a dozen years before becoming a freelance writer. She is an award-winning author and has written and/or consulted on more than 100 titles.

Table of Contents

From Slave to Leader 4

A Young Slave Girl 6

A Daring Escape 10

Leading Others to Freedom 16

Serving the Union Army 22

Harriet's Later Years 26

Time Line 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Americans Today 32