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21) Harriet Tubman
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Series
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the life of Harriet Tubman, who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"An engaging way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand. Ms. Opal highlights the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone all across America."--
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Henry O'Toole escapes the Irish famine and sails to America, he doesn't expect the anti-Irish prejudices that await him. Determined to never starve again, he changes his name to Henry Taylor to secure a job and safeguard his future. Travelling south to Virginia, he meets Sarah, a slave woman torn from her family and sold to another plantation. There she must navigate the power system of the white masters as well as the hierarchy of her fellow...
25) Harriet Tubman
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger" in this true story of her life. Little Harriet was born into slavery in Maryland and labored in the fields from the age of 12. But as an adult, she escaped, freeing herself before returning back to lead hundreds of enslaved African Americans to freedom with great bravery and courage. Harriet...
26) Exodus rising
Author
Series
Tales of Starlight volume 3
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Adrian Masters continues his relentless march toward the bitterly cold Northlands of Starlight. Ravaged by a deadly disease and accompanied by two chldren, Adrian carries Marcelle in a vegetative state, hoping Alaph, king of the Northlands, will supply a way to reunite her near-death body with her wandering spirit. Time is of the essence. Invading solders from Major Four are marching toward the Southlands viliiage to do battle against the dragon...
28) On Juneteenth
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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""It is staggering that there is no date commemorating the end of slavery in the United States." -Annette Gordon-Reed. The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth's integral importance to American history, as told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Texas native. Interweaving American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed, the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas in the 1850s, recounts...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"These cohabitation records may help you put families together and aid in forming extended family members. The tables are comprised of two different types of information: 'A Register of Children of Colored Persons Whose Parents Had Ceased to Cohabit Which the Father Recognizes to be His' and 'A Register of Colored Persons Cohabiting together as Husband and Wife'. 'The Register of Children' usually gives the child's name, age, place of birth, residence,...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Deep within a subterranean Mine-World, a tribe of humans forced into a grim life of servitude by malevolent overlord Zygon knows nothing of the surface world or of hope, until a brave young boy named Orin discovers a sword with mysterious powers that only he can unlock. After escaping the Mine-World with his weapon, Orin teams with rogue smuggler Dagg, a beautiful princess, and some trusty robots on an intergalactic mission to free his enslaved people...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe in Virginia. The Grand Contraband Camp explores the history and legacy of this camp. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens--her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy's new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?
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