Describes the immigration of Africans to the United States as slaves, the history of slavery, freedom, and their contributions.

"The operation of the Underground Railroad did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the escape network through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking. Books include timeline, glossary,...

Describes slavery in the United States, the harsh conditions under which slaves lived, revolts against their masters, and the efforts to end slavery.

Discusses the life of a slave and how they fled to the North to get away from slavery.

Slavery has plagued human history for thousands of years. During the colonization of the Americas, more than 12 million Africans were stolen from their homelands and forced to work in plantation colonies. What was it like to be enslaved? How did people endure such hardships? How did the enslaved fight for freedom?

Describes the Underground Railroad that operated in the United States for runaway slaves, and offers readers a chance to pick sides and make choices.

"An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents"-- Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played...