The Underground Railroad

By ones, two, and threes, in the years before the Civil War thousands of enslaved people slipped through the night on th... (more)

By ones, two, and threes, in the years before the Civil War thousands of enslaved people slipped through the night on their way to freedom, riding the Underground Railroad. Hidden and hunted, the escape of southern slaves to the North remains a compelling event in American history. Full-color photos. (less)

African Americans have played vital roles in the shaping of American history. The Child's World "RM" is committed to edu... (more)

African Americans have played vital roles in the shaping of American history. The Child's World "RM" is committed to educating and informing children about the achievements and contributions of America's noted African American leaders, inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and sports figures. Our Journey to Freedom "RM" series pays tribute to these individuals and the events that have shaped our lives. (less)

Discusses the history of the institution of slavery in the United States, abolitionism and other resistance movements, a... (more)

Discusses the history of the institution of slavery in the United States, abolitionism and other resistance movements, and the structure, as well as some outstanding people involved with, the Underground Railroad. (less)

Put readers in the drivers seat with these interactive history books! Everything in these books happened to real people.... (more)

Put readers in the drivers seat with these interactive history books! Everything in these books happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE the path you take and what you do next. Readers will explore multiple perspectives and learn for themselves the value of seeing history from many points of view. (less)

"In the 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret routes and safe places to hide for black slaves trying to... (more)

"In the 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret routes and safe places to hide for black slaves trying to escape to freedom. This astonishing book details the evidence that led up to the acceptance of slavery as well as the rejection of it. Readers will discover that when faced with evidence of the plight of slaves, such as slave auction posters, engravings, photographs, and interviews, white people had varying views depending on whether they benefited from slavery themselves. Readers will learn how prejudice and circumstances at the time of an event can influence people's interpretation of evidence and how that perspective can change over time. They will also learn how to use critical thinking in their own examinations of evidence. Present-day examples show how history repeats itself when evidence is denied or interpreted to one side's benefit." -- (less)

A magnificent tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the anteb... (more)

A magnificent tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. (less)

Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Unde... (more)

Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape. Though they manage to find a station and head north, they are being hunted. Their first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems like a haven. But the city's placid surface masks an insidious scheme designed for its black denizens. And even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher, is close on their heels. (less)

Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves escape to freedom... (more)

Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves escape to freedom; looks at the activities of some of the people who played significant roles in the fight to free the slaves; and explains the signals used to communicate with runaway slaves. (less)

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A tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. (more)

A tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. (less)