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The Underground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities
Mary Kay Carson
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Description for The Underground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 215 x 279 x 10. Weight in Grams: 514.
The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi and Catherine Coffin. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the North Star, write and decode a secret message, and build a simple lantern bring the period to life. A time line, ... Read more
The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi and Catherine Coffin. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the North Star, write and decode a secret message, and build a simple lantern bring the period to life. A time line, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
A Cappella Books United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781556525544
SKU
V9781556525544
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Mary Kay Carson
May Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Underground Railroad for Kids and The Wright Brothers for Kids. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Reviews for The Underground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities
"Puts this tragic period of American history in age-appropriate terms without glossing over important details."
Cincinnati Magazine "Fascinating . . . the latest book from an excellent paperback series that mixes history with craft . . . to bring the past to life."
The Buffalo News "Carson's well-written text gives the background of the movement that ... Read more
Cincinnati Magazine "Fascinating . . . the latest book from an excellent paperback series that mixes history with craft . . . to bring the past to life."
The Buffalo News "Carson's well-written text gives the background of the movement that ... Read more