Books for kids by librariandest a staffcreated list. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Tubman s date of birth is unknown, although it probably occurred between 1820 and 1825. Harriet tubman by kem knapp sawyer harriet tubman tells the story of the famous abolitionist, from her childhood as a slave on a maryland plantation, to her dramatic escape, to her tireless work as an organizer of the underground railroad. Born into slavery, tubman escaped and subsequently made some missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the. How daring slaves and free blacks spied for the union during. Yona zeldis mcdonough is a longtime doll lover and collector. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom caldecott honor book weatherford, carole boston, nelson, kadir on. Who was harriet tubman mcdonough, yona zeldis, who hq. Harriet tubman coled a military raid during the civil war.
Although there have been scores of childrens books published on harriet tubman, there are few full scale biographies for adults the first book about tubman was published in 1869 with the assistance of tubman herself who was nearly destitute and hoped sales from the book would provide some much needed financial assistance for her and her family. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom caldecott honor book by carole boston weatherford and kadir nelson aug 8, 2006 4. Feb 10, 2014 harriet tubman by ann petry 256 pages petrys book on harriet tubman is one of the bestselling books about her that we have in our store. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom is 2006 childrens picture book by carole boston weatherford and illustrated by kadir nelson, originally published by hyperion books for children. We also offer lessons and other resources for teaching about slavery and resistance on our zinn education project website. In his introduction to the book harriet tubman and the promised land, lawrence shared his fascination with history and. A journey backward in time through the life of the woman known most often as harriet tubman emphasizes the many roles she playedsuffragist, union spy, nurse, conductor on the underground railroad, daughterthe many names by which she was knowngeneral tubman, aunt harriet, moses, minty, aramintaand the name she chose for herself. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom carole boston weatherford, author, illus. No one knows the exact year in which harriet tubman was born. Throughout the book there is a focus on specific vocabulary words, that allow students to use it in a sentence. Harriet tubmans name is known worldwide and her exploits as a selfliberated underground railroad heroine are celebrated in childrens literature, film, and history books, yet no major biography of tubman has appeared since 1943. If you have a title youd suggest including on our list of kids books about harriet tubman, please share it with us. Nov 19, 2018 this book is an easytoread pageturning account of harriet tubmans life.
Beginning in the year 2020, harriet tubman will replace. It is a little longer in length than most of the other ones and has a lot more information. The book can also be used to help students determine an authors purpose for writing and understand the proper use of pasttense verbs. Were currently exploring the best books available, and wed love your input. Harriet tubman childrens book collection discover epic. On this journey, youll follow harriet tubman, the most recognized conductor of the underground railroad. Slave catchers knew harriet tubman was illiterate, so she escaped capture by pretending to read a book. Conductor on the underground railroad was praised by the new yorker as an evocative portrait, and by the chicago tribune as superb. This remarkable true story brings to life one of americas greatest female role models. Harriet tubman cautiously watched the shore from one of three gunboats on the combahee river. Womens history books for children christys cozy corners. Harriet tubman was a brave woman who lived as a slave in the united states long ago. A picture book of harriet tubman picture book biography adler, david a.
This is a fictional story about harriet tubman s journey to freedom and how she was able to help others to freedom. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom caldecott honor book. Harriet tubman archives barbara lowell childrens book. Born a slave, harriet tubman grew into a brave and daring young woman. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the underground railroad which she travelled by. Her birth name was araminta ross, but she took the name of her mother, harriet, when she was thirteen. Harriet tubman lived in a one room cabin with her family, which included 11 children.
This book is an easytoread pageturning account of harriet tubmans life. As you can see, this list of kids books about harriet tubman is a work in progress. However, scholars quickly said there was no evidence of tubman ever said it. The female moses who led hundreds of slaves to freedom as the conductor on the underground railroad 2 memoirs in one volume harriet tubman little people, big dreams harriet tubman. Looking for a list of the best childrens books about harriet tubman. She and several hundred union soldiers were preparing a raid to free hundreds of slaves from plantations in south carolina, part of the confederate states that were fighting against the union during the civil war of 1861 to 1865. Harriet tubman what if harriet tubman got caught well harriet tubman was freeing slaves and at that time there was a slave catcher at the drop off tun. Feb 28, 2019 the harlemborn artist collaborated on childrens books about four of these series. The other volumes debuted much later, between 1993 and 1996. This true kidtime storytime is about being brave enough to achieve your dreams. Humezs comprehensive harriet tubman is both an important biographical overview based on extensive new research and a complete collection of the. Who is who was series collection various ten book set.
Usually many books always focus on harriet s adult life, but this book focuses on her life as a child. Harriet tubman, jackie robinson, rosa parks, and barack obama are celebrated in black history milestones in heroes of black history disclaimer. A biography for new readers by christine platt discover the life of harriet tubman. Each book is filled with interesting illustrations and extra biographical information in the back of the book. Tubmans date of birth is unknown, although it probably occurred between 1820 and 1825. Jan 31, 2017 when harriet tubman was a kid, she picked apples but couldnt eat them. Ron johnson an apple for harriet tubman by glennette tilley turner aunt harriets. She was one of nine children born between 1808 and 1832 to enslaved parents in. A story of young harriet tubman written by alan schroeder and illustrated by jerry pinkney is a good book to introduce to children about slavery. The entire story is a conversation between harriet tubman and god.
Recommended reading about harriet tubman the horn book. Eminently readable, impossible to put down, totally absorbing, this book will satisfy meticulous scholars and the general public. Harriet bought a house in auburn, new york for her parents after helping them to escape from the south. Thats why im happy to introduce a new picture book that does a great job of introducing children to the subject of slavery and the underground railroad through the story of harriet tubman. Although harriet was well known during her life, for much of the 20th century little was said or written about her. She and several hundred union soldiers were preparing a raid to free hundreds of slaves from plantations in south carolina, part of the confederate states that were. When you order our harriet tubman baby book, youll be able to educate your child on the courageous and inspiring life of this incredible woman. Throughout her long life she died at the age of ninetytwo and long. A picture book of harriet tubman picture book biography by david a.
With thousands of childrens books, audiobooks, and videos, there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. It follows 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. She ran to the woods and she ran through the woods. She also became involved in writing childrens books, and has concentrated on.
Clintons wellresearched book reveals harriet tubman to be even more. The first book about tubman was published in 1869 with the assist menu. Tubmans heroics, summarized and simplified for childrens books and young adult texts, have long been a staple of book reports and black history month observances in schools. Harriet tubman was a leading figure in the underground railroad movement. The combahee river raid and great childrens books about. March 1822 march 10, 19 was an american abolitionist and political activist.
The book shows how hard that being a slave child could be. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom was written primarily for children in grades 25. Harriet tubman and the underground railroad razkids. She was a very religious woman having learned about the bible from her mother. When harriet tubman was a kid, she picked apples but couldnt eat them. Harriet tubman was born a slave on a plantation in maryland. Being from the lowcountry of south carolina, harriet tubman holds a special place in my heart. Our legendary ladies historical childrens book series. How harriet tubmans story was saved the washington post. Its a great book to use as you introduce the concept of slavery to students. Most people didnt think the birth of an enslaved person was worth remembering. She is also an awardwinning author who has published numerous books for children and adults.
She was one of nine children born between 1808 and. This true kidtime storytime is about being brave enough to. Harriet tubman my first biography black history month. Read brad meltzers book, i am harriet tubmanpart of the ordinary people change the world childrens book series. It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves. Features beautiful illustrations that your child will love. Harriet tubman by eloise greenfield poems academy of. She helped rescue over 300 people from slavery through the underground railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the south many times, fighting her whole life to bring others with her to freedom. Harriet tubman george washington ronald reagan walt disney hellen keller barack obama. It has received both a caldecott honor and the coretta scott king award. If you have a title youd suggest including on our list of kids. Feb 06, 2006 harriet tubman s name is known worldwide and her exploits as a selfliberated underground railroad heroine are celebrated in childrens literature, film, and history books, yet no major biography of tubman has appeared since 1943.
This is a book about harriet tubman and the underground railroad. Historians think she was born in 1820, or possibly 1821, but birth records werent kept by most slave owners. A story of young harriet tubman is a 1996 childrens picture book by alan schroeder and illustrator jerry pinkney. Nicknamed moses, harriet tubman lived up to her name by gaining her own freedom, as well as traveling back and forth from north to south over 19 times and freeing over 300 slaves. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom is an awarded picture book about harriet tubman, one of the. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the abolitionists life. Petrys book on harriet tubman is one of the bestselling books about her that we have in our store. In this biography book for 811 year olds, learn all about harriet tubmans fascinating life, the hardships she endured, her visions, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this american icon of justice and strength continues to inspire so many people today. It is a cursory biography of harriet tubman from her childhood born into slavery to her becoming a prominent figure in freedom and later equality for her people. When they think of harriet tubman, most adults probably imagine a woman holding a rifle and leading slaves to freedom by following the north star. This book is full of archival photographs and amazing facts. Harriet tubman and the promised land was first published in 1968.
Feb, 2018 published on feb, 2018 learn about harriet tubman in this biography video for kids. Mar 31, 2017 although there have been scores of childrens books published on harriet tubman, there are few full scale biographies for adults. Mar 10, 2018 a my first biography, this book introduces harriet tubman to young readers and inspires them to fight for freedom. It doesnt matter what grade this book is for even my teenaged children took an interest in the time books ive been ordering. National geographic childrens books december 24, 2019 find out about the life of harriet tubman and how her brave actions working to conduct the underground railroad helped the union army in the civil war lead more than 700 slaves to freedom. This fun and educational childrens book tells the tale of harriet tubman. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the underground railroad which she travelled by herself north to philadelphia. Harriet tubman would grow into a brave and daring young woman. A picture book of harriet tubman is a wonderful biography of harriet tubman and her life. I am harriet tubman ordinary people change the world by brad. For young readers, an illustrated introduction to an american herothe legendary harriet tubman.
Five great children s books about harriet tubman david wilcox feb 10, 2014 feb 10, 2014. Harriet tubman obviously explores the life of harriet tubman, from her childhood in slavery in maryland to her escape and her bravery to repeatedly helping others escape slavery and more. Almost everyone thought the birth of a slave baby wasnt worth remembering. It is a little longer in length than most of the other. Harriet tubman was an africanamerican woman who daringly escaped slavery and helped hundreds of other slaves escape to freedom. The childrens book experts as you can see, this list of kids books about harriet tubman is a work in progress. From her rebellious childhood to her daring escape from slavery, harriet tubman was a confident, fearless woman.
This book is about harriet tubman and how her journey. Harriet tubman is one legendary lady that we will never forget. The book can also be used to help students determine an authors purpose for writing. In this lesson, students are introduced to the conductor of the slavery freedom movement through a childrens book harriet and the promised land which was illustrated using the collagestyle artwork of. Born a slave in maryland, harriet tubman knew firsthand what it meant to be someones property. A picture book of harriet tubman picture book biography. A perfect title for black history month amazing grace 2011 classical whimsical. Usually many books always focus on harriets adult life, but this book focuses on her life as a child. Samuel byrd is a painter, muralist, and the illustrator of dancing with the indians, a picture book of harriet tubman, and let freedom ring. Woodson and the associated publishers as general harriet tubman in 1943.