Who Conducted the Underground Railroad? And Other Questions About the Path to Freedom
Author: Roop, Peter
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Description
This book answers questions about the Underground Railroad and how enslaved people escaped to freedom. It provides factual information about slavery and the various routes and methods enslaved people used to find their way to freedom. The book is written for young readers in grades K-3 and is authored by Peter Roop and Connie Roop.
Quick Summary
This book blows away The Mystery of the Spy's Diary of the Spy's Diary what the Underground Railroad actually was, since most kids imagine a real train when it's actually a secret network of brave people helping escapees find freedom. Kids will love the question-and-answer format that reveals shocking details like how enslaved people used song codes to send messages and how the North Star became their compass to freedom. If your kid loves the Magic Tree House fact tracker series or enjoys learning weird-but-true history facts, they'll be totally drawn into this book. Perfect for kids in grades K-3 who are curious about real history and love discovering secrets.