The Story of Harriet Tubman - (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) by Christine Platt (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Harriet Tubman--a story about courage, bravery, and freedom

Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad--a network of secret routes and safe houses--to free herself and many other enslaved people. 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?

This Harriet Tubman biography includes:

• Path to freedom--Explore a visual timeline of Harriet's life so you can see her progress over time.
• Helpful definitions--Discover a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book.
• Test your knowledge--Take a quiz to make sure you understand the who, what, where, when, why, and how of Harriet's life.

If you've been searching for Harriet Tubman biographies for kids, look no further--this one has it all.

Review Quotes

"Sharing a story of slavery isn't ever easy for any educator, yet Christine helps learners to think critically about American slavery while telling a more humanizing and accurate account of Harriet Tubman's life. Her developmentally appropriate language and visual graphics are just right for our elementary classrooms" --Britt Hawthorne, Anti-bias/Anti-racist Teacher-Educator (britthawthorne.com)

"What a beautiful biography of Harriet Tubman! Christine is a wonderful storyteller, finding just the right words for this important history. I loved the reflection questions, as well as how visually engaging this book is for young readers." --Jason Biehl, founder of Change The Narrative

"So many beautiful illustrations and interesting details about Araminta Ross aka the legendary Harriet Tubman!" --Lisa Trusiani, author of American Trailblazers: 50 Remarkable People Who Shaped U.S. History, winner of the 2019 Lupine Honors Award