The Underground Railroad for Kids: From Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities Volume 3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556525544)

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, reading list, glossary, and listing of web sites for further exploration complete this activity book. The Underground Railroad for Kids is an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice, risking their livelihoods, their families, and their lives in the name of freedom.

Author: Mary Kay Carson
ISBN-10: 1556525540
ISBN-13: 9781556525544
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2005
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 8.36h x 10.92w x 0.43d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2005 pg. 226
Ingram Children's Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 58
Booklist 12/15/2004 pg. 726
Booklist 02/01/2005 pg. 971