The Story of Harriet Tubman by Christine Platt Shown with Harriet Tubman detail on my quilt I Will Lift My Voice Like a Trumpet |
During the Civil War, Tubman became a spy. Concerned for the indigent and homeless former slaves, she created a home. And she worked to secure voting rights for women.
Who would have imagined that an enslaved, illiterate field hand could make such a dramatic impact?
The Story of Harriet Tubman by Christine Platt relates Tubman's dramatic and inspirational story with learning aids including a glossary, quiz questions, timelines, and discussion questions.
Platt does not sugar-coat the horror of Harriet's life as a slave. Readers read that she was beaten and nearly died and experienced 'sleeping spells' and visions after she recovered.
"How will her courageous spirit inspire you?" the back cover asks. And that is the purpose of the biography. One may be on the lowest rung of the social ladder, seemingly without power or control over one's one life, but with vision and commitment, sometimes one does the impossible.
Colorful illustrations by Lois Lora bring the text to life.
I received a free book through Callisto Publisher's Club in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
from the publisher:
Discover the life of Harriet Tubman―a story about courage, bravery, and freedom.
Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad―a network of secret routes and safe houses―to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history.
How will her courageous spirit inspire you?
This Harriet Tubman biography includes:About the author:
If you’ve been searching for Harriet Tubman biographies for kids, look no further―this one has it all.
- Path to freedom―Explore a visual timeline of Harriet’s life so you can see her progress over time.
- Helpful definitions―Discover a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book.
- Test your knowledge―Take a quiz to make sure you understand the who, what, where, when, why, and how of Harriet’s life.
Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and passionate activist for social justice and policy reform. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s literature centers on teaching race, equity, diversity and inclusion to people of all ages.
The Story of Harriet Tubman
by Christine Platt
Rockridge Press
Publication April 7, 2020
$6.99 paperback
ISBN: 978-1646111091
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