Frederick Douglass fights for freedom

A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the early 19th century.

A picture book of Benjamin Franklin

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590559060

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 19 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

923 FRA

A picture book of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was born a slave. She hated being a slave, so she escaped slavery on the Underground Railroad. During her life, Harriet helped lead over 300 slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. This is her story.

Duke Ellington

You ever hear of the jazz-playin' man, the man with the cats who could swing with his band? He was born in 1899, in Washington, D.C. Born Edward Kennedy Ellington. But wherever young Edward went, he said, "Hey, call me Duke." Duke's name fit him rightly. He was a smooth-talkin', slick-steppin', piano-playin' kid. But his piano playing wasn't always a breezy as his stride. When Duke's mother,…

Christopher Columbus

Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World.

Frozen man

"Getz explains the incredible story of the Iceman clearly and concisely, simply enough for a child to understand but in enough depth to satisfy a curious lay adult." --Kirkus Reviews

You wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer : voyages you'd rather not make

Living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other Viking explorers in the search for a new life elsewhere. You will travel vast distances across the ocean in a long ship and face many perils along the way. Do you really want to be a Viking explorer? It'a a dangerous and difficult job. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

You wouldn't want to live in a Wild West town! : dust you'd rather not settle

Think again! This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to... revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, explorer -- even a mummy! Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply wouldn't want to be there.

Indonesia

Each illustrated volume in this series explores the lives of children from all around the world. The combination of letters and non-fiction text make these ideal books to support both the geography and literacy work at Key Stage 1 and for less able pupils at Key Stage 2.

Escape North! : the story of Harriet Tubman

An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role models.