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<b>Discover the life of Harriet Tubman—a story about about courage, bravery, and freedom for kids ages 6 to 9</b><br><br>Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being enslaved on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history.<br><br><ul><li><b>Independent reading</b>—This Harriet Tubman biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.</li><li><b>Critical thinking</b>—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Harriet's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.</li><li><b>A lasting legacy</b>—Find out how Harriet fought to make the world a better place in this African American history book for kids.</li></ul><br><br>How will her Harriet Tubman's courageous spirit inspire you?<br><br><b>Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.</b>