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A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman
Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Byrd, Samuel (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 082341065X     ISBN-13: 9780823410651
Publisher: Holiday House
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1992
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Annotation: Biography of the black woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Dewey: B
LCCN: 91019628
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 760 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Guided Reading: P (Grade 3)
Series: Picture Book Biography
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 9.48" W x 8.01" L (0.26 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1900-1919
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 20901
Reading Level: 4.3   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
For young readers, an illustrated introduction to an American hero--the legendary Harriet Tubman.

From her rebellious childhood to her daring escape from slavery, Harriet Tubman was a confident, fearless woman. After heading North in search of freedom, she risked her life, again and again, to lead others out of slavery, devoting herself to guiding almost three hundred individuals along the network of safe havens known as the Underground Railroad.

Called General Tubman for her strength and bravery, Harriet went on to work as a nurse and spy for the northern army in the Civil War. She fought tirelessly for women's right to vote, and help to open a home for poor and elderly African Americans, to which she eventually retired.

Celebrated nonfiction author David A. Adler tells about Harriet Tubman's life and character, showing why she was so admired and beloved. A timeline of important dates is included.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.


Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is the author of nearly 200 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book of..." series, and several acclaimed works about the Holocaust for young readers. Adler was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from Queens College in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics and education. For the next nine years, he worked as a mathematics teacher for the New York City Board of Education, while taking classes towards a master's degree in marketing, a degree he was awarded by New York University in 1971. In that same year, a question from his then-three-year-old nephew inspired Adler to write his first story, A Little at a Time, subsequently published by Random House in 1976. Adler's next project, a series of math books, drew on his experience as a math teacher. In 1977, he created his most famous character, Cam Jansen, originally featured in Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds, which was published that year. Adler married psychologist Renee Hamada in 1973, and their first child, Michael, was born in 1977. By that time Adler had taken a break from teaching and, while his wife continued her work, he stayed home, took care of Michael, and began a full-time writing career. Adler has three children and one grandson. He lives in Woodmere, New York.
 
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