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What Was the Underground Railroad?


What Was?

School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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No. of pages 112

Published: 2013

Great for age 7-13 years

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"What Was the Underground Railroad?" by Yona Zeldis McDonough explores the significant historical network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the 19th century. The book delves into the experiences of those who fled, the courageous conductors who assisted them, and the safe houses that provided refuge. It explains the origins, key figures, and the impact of the Underground Railroad in the broader context of American history. The narrative is engaging and educational, making it accessible for younger readers interested in understanding this crucial chapter of the fight against slavery and the quest for human rights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called What Was? .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of many books for children, including Sisters in Strength , Anne Frank , and Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott . Ms. McDonough lives in Brooklyn, New York.

 

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What Was?