What Was the Underground Railroad? (What Was?)
No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from -- there were no trains or tracks, only 'conductors' who helped escaping slaves to freedom.
Including real stories about 'passengers' on the 'Railroad,' this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom.
Illustrations.
Target age group 9-12
Including real stories about 'passengers' on the 'Railroad,' this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom.
Illustrations.
Target age group 9-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePrejudice & Racism
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AuthorMcDonough, Yona Zeldis
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SeriesWhat Was?
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Lexile Level710
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AR Level5.0
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Dewey973.711
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PublisherPenguin Group (USA)
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Publication Date12/26/2013
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Pages112
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Dimensions0.4 H x 7.4 L x 5.2 W
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Case Qty64
