Bibliograph

The Underground Railroad, Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Damon Smith

Type

Label

The Underground Railroad, Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Damon Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-191) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Random House Children's Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Underground Railroad

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1312762736

Responsibility statement

Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Damon Smith

Series statement

History smashers

Summary

"Through a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book debunks myths about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

How slavery came to America -- Ocean crossing -- Resistance and revolts -- Liberty for some -- Freedom's fire -- Heroes and helpers -- Stories of escape -- An unjust law -- Daring and defiance -- Slavery ends ... but its legacy lives on -- A timeline of slavery and the Underground Railroad

Target audience

juvenile

Classification