Learn about the inspiring life of Harriet Tubman in this early reader
biography. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share in
the classroom or at home.
Harriet Tubman was a brave woman who was born enslaved in Maryland in
the 1800s. After risking everything to escape from her slave master and
be free, Harriet went on to lead many people to freedom on a journey
known today as the Underground Railroad.
This book covers some of the amazing aspects of Tubman's life: She led
13 escapes--all successful and at great personal risk--between 1850 and
1860. This book also covers some of the lesser-known amazing aspects of
her life: During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman enlisted African American
men to be soldiers. She served as a spy and led a battle under the
command of a Union Army colonel!
Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Harriet Tubman's
life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a
timeline and historical illustrations all about the life of this
inspiring figure, as well as a rare historical photograph of her. Much
mythology and conflicting lore exists about Harriet Tubman. This book
was carefully vetted by noted Harriet Tubman expert Dr. Kate Larson.
Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for
kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared
at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and
language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next
steps toward reading success.