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I am Harriet Tubman

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Harriet Tubman's heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth picture book in this New York Times bestselling biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great -- the traits that kids can aspire to in order...

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Main Author: Meltzer, Brad (Author)
Other Authors: Eliopoulos, Chris (Illustrator)
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: 2018.
Series:Ordinary people change the world
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Tubman, Harriet, > 1820?-1913 > Juvenile literature.
Slaves > United States > Biography > Juvenile.
African American women > Biography > Juvenile.
African Americans > Biography > Juvenile.
Underground railroad > Juvenile nonfiction.
Picture books for children.
Biographies > Juvenile.
Electronic books.
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Summary:Harriet Tubman's heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth picture book in this New York Times bestselling biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great -- the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume focuses on Harriet Tubman's brave heroism as part of the movement to abolish slavery. As one of the key players in the Underground Railroad, she helped enslaved African-Americans escape and find freedom.
Physical Description:1 online resource
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Audience:Text Difficulty 2 - Text Difficulty 3
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ISBN:9780735230927
Author Notes:Brad Meltzer was born on April 1, 1970 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. His first published title was called The Tenth Justice. His other works include Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Book of Fate, The Zero Game, The Inner Circle and The Fifth Assassin. He is the Eisner Award-winning author of the critically acclaimed comic book, Justice League of America. He also wrote the non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter. He has written speeches for former President Clinton's National Service Program and played himself as an extra in Woody Allen's film, Celebrity. In 2013, his title History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.

In 2014 his titles, I Am Abraham Lincoln, I Am Amelia Earhart and I am Rosa Parks made The New York Times Best Seller List.

In 2016, Meltzer's title's The House of Secrets, I Am George Washington, and I Am Jane Goodall made the New York Times Bestseller list.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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