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82) Harriet Tubman
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Describes the life of the energetic abolitionist, including her origins as a slave in Maryland, her role as a "conductor" for the Underground Railroad, her service to the Union during the Civil War, and her role in establishing an old-age home for Afro-Americans.
84) Harriet Tubman
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A biography of the Afro-American woman best known for her work with the underground railroad, describing her childhood as a slave, her escape to the North, her work during the Civil War, and more.
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"This is not just a series of books," says bestselling author Brad Meltzer. "This is my dream for my daughter. My dream for my sons. These aren't just the stories of famous people. They're what we're all capable of on our very best days. This is our history and, I hope , our greatest legacy."
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"In 1856 Philadelphia, a cross-dressing runaway slave named Genie Oliver uses her dress shop as a front for her work with the Underground Railroad. Reluctant white heiress Abby Read runs a rooming house, not only because she rejects the life of an idle society woman, but because she has no intention ever to marry a man. After the young daughter of Abby's free black servant, Maggie, is grabbed by rogue slave catchers and later recovered, Abby joins...
94) Harriet Tubman
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An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.
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"Harriet Tubman is a familiar and revered name in American history. But many are unfamiliar with the details of her remarkable story, the depth of her character, and the inner motivations that drove her. Born into slavery in Maryland in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman's resolute Christian faith would compel her to extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice. Through her selfless efforts, hundreds of African-American slaves escaped to freedom. Tubman's tenacious...
99) Harriet Tubman
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Por supuesto, Harriet Tubman es una mujer cuya historia cada joven lector se beneficiaría de aprender, pero ¿dónde están los libros que cuentan la historia de su vida de una manera accesible y cautivadora con un lenguaje apropiado para la edad de los jóvenes lectores? Finalmente, aquí hay un libro que explora su infancia, su vida, su causa y su trabajo de una manera que da perspectiva, introduce temas importantes y facilita una mayor exploración...
100) Adventures in faith
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Several stories that tell and illustrate faith and compassion.