I am Harriet Tubman

Description

Harriet Tubmans heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth picture book in thisNew York Timesbestselling biography series

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes greatthe traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of Americas icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the heros childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume focuses on Harriet Tubmans brave heroism as part of the movement to abolish slavery. As one of the key players in the Underground Railroad, she helped enslaved African Americans escape and find freedom.