Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A picture book of harriet tubman holiday, 1992 and ann mcgoverns wanted. The library also has an extensive collection of books on harriet tubman, ranging from. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern, ann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Runaway slave, the story of harriet tubman mcgovern, ann on. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman ann mcgovern, illustrated by r m powers on. A story of young harriet tubman by alan schroederjerry. As long as the author of a picture book tells a good story and uses an. At 27years old she navigated marshlands to avoid slave hunters with the help of the underground railroad and the north star. Runaway slave opens with an authors note giving a brief summary of harriet tubmans background in order to help the story make sense. Prior to and during the civil war era, she was called black moses because, like. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Moses of the underground railroad to allow republication of the original text into ebook. No one knows the exact year in which harriet tubman was born. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern ann.
This was one of my favorite books as a child and i bought it just for that reason. The story of harriet tubman by ann mcgovern, illustrated by r. The story was told to the books author, sarah bradford, in an interview with harriet tubman. Tw 638, rust pictorial cover with mustard ltrs, cornersedgesand headheel of spine are bumped and nicked, store stamp and crossed out name on title page, sticker removal damage on upper front corner. Powers, and is a fantastic way for children of all ages to learn about the life and struggle of a true hero, harriet tubman. The story of harriet tubman scholastic record and book companion series by mcgovern, ann isbn. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman mcgovern, ann, illustrated by r m powers on. May 25, 1930 august 8, 2015 was an american writer of more than 55 childrens books, selling over. While reading now, i was pleased to see that it wasnt just about harriet tubman s years as a slave and then leading others to freedom, but also included her civil rights work later in life though limited in depth due to the intended age of the readers. When she grew up, she became harriet tubman, the courageous and.
The following excerpt was taken from harriet tubman, the moses of her people. The life of harriet tubman ebook by anne schraff author. Harriet tubman and three qualities of a strong woman no. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern, ann selected by. Runaway slave by ann mcgovern is an informational picture book illustrated by r. Harriet tubman is most wellknown for her work on the underground railroad. This is the story of harriet tubman and how she led hundreds of slaves to freedomon the secret underground railroad. She married a free black man john tubman in 1844 and escaped north. The story of harriet tubman as told by anne mcgovern is inspiring and wholly. The story of harriet tubman scholastic ann mcgovern, r. This quintessential middle grade biography of harriet tubman now features a foreword written and read by. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
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