history smashers the underground railroad

Acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.

Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Language eng Summary Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Social aspects - Juvenile literature.African Americans - History - Juvenile literature.Underground Railroad - Juvenile literature.Find out more at History smashers : the Underground Railroad Title History smashers Title remainder the Underground Railroad Statement of responsibility Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks Title variation Underground Railroad Creator She writes both fiction and nonfiction to encourage children to explore their world. Gwendolyn Hooks is a contributor to the Brown Bookshelf and author of twenty books for children. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow novels, like Breakout and Chirp the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Series Overview: HISTORY SMASHERS is a paperback original series that explores historical moments in a frank and often surprising manner-busting myths and having fun along the way. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.ĭiscover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.

History smashers the underground railroad