Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery, and she bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history. How will her courageous spirit inspire you? Along with her compelling story, a visual timeline tracks the pivotal events in Harriet Tubman’s life, a glossary provides easy-to-understand definitions of key terms, and questions help kids recall the facts from her story.68 pages, softcover. Ages 6 – 8.
