This book is about Harriet Tubman. She was a slave in Maryland and went to Philadelphia for freedom. She went back to save other people, but when she heard that even if they were out of state they would be brought back to their master, so she decided to move everyone to Canada. She made 10-13 journeys saving people from slavery, and as long as they were with Harriet, they never got caught. Fun fact: Harriet's original name was Araminta, and was called "Minty".
DK Biography: Harriet Tubman
By Kem Knapp Sawyer
Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. DK Biography: Harriet Tubman tells the story of the famous abolitionist, from her childhood as a slave on a Maryland plantation, to her dramatic escape, to her tireless work as an organizer of the Underground Railroad.
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN-13: 9780756658076
ISBN-10: 0756658071
Published on 1/18/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 128