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Book Synopsis: Imagine leaving everything you’ve ever known—your friends, family, and home—to travel along roads you’ve never seen before, getting help from people you’ve never met before, with the constant threat of capture hovering over your every move. Would you risk your life on the Underground Railroad to gain freedom from slavery?
In The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom, readers ages 9 to 12 examine how slavery developed in the United States and what motivated abolitionists to work for its destruction. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses operated by conductors and station masters, both black and white. Readers follow true stories of enslaved people who braved patrols, the wilderness, hunger, and their own fear in a quest for freedom.
In The Underground Railroad, readers dissect primary sources, including slave narratives and runaway ads. Projects include composing a song with a hidden message and navigating by reading the nighttime sky. Amidst the countless tragedies that centuries of slavery brought to African Americans lie tales of hope, resistance, courage, sacrifice, and victory—truly an American story.
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Discover the incredible story of the Underground Railroad and embark on a journey from slavery to freedom with The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom. This captivating book is designed for readers ages 9 to 12 and is packed with engaging content that educates and inspires.
Step back in time and imagine the courage it took for enslaved people to leave behind everything they knew and risk their lives for freedom. The Underground Railroad was a covert network of routes and safe houses operated by heroes known as conductors and station masters, both black and white. Experience their incredible stories of perseverance and bravery as they navigated treacherous paths and feared capture at every turn.
Not only does The Underground Railroad provide a riveting account of this dark period in American history, but it also encourages readers to delve into primary sources such as slave narratives and runaway ads. Through thought-provoking projects, readers can explore their creative side by composing songs with hidden messages and learning how to navigate using only the nighttime sky. This interactive approach ensures an immersive and educational experience like no other.
This powerful book sheds light on the countless tragedies endured by African Americans under slavery, but it also celebrates tales of hope, resistance, courage, sacrifice, and victory. It's an important piece of American history that every young reader should have the opportunity to explore.
Take a step back in time, unravel the secrets of the Underground Railroad, and rediscover the stories that define our nation with The Underground Railroad: Navigate the Journey from Slavery to Freedom. Join us on this enlightening adventure by getting your copy now!
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