The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi and Catherine Coffin. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the North Star, write and decode a secret message, and build a...
The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity bo...
Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this guide paints a portrait of the brilliant and complex man. It provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics.
Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this guide paints a portrait of the brilliant and complex ...
Celebrating the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of early African American leaders, this multicultural complement to the American Revolution covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including military, art, religion, and science.
Celebrating the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of early African American leaders, this multicultural complement to the American ...
Do you ever dream of being a marine explorer or adventurer? Are you a fan of cool, cute, or creepy creatures? Then here's some good news: some of the coolest, cutest, and creepiest creatures live in Earth's oceans and other watery places. Marine Science for Kids is a colorful, fun, photo-filled guide to exploring our underwater world. In these pages, you'll delve deep into the science of aquatic study, including geology, chemistry, and biology in both salt- and freshwater environments, and gain insight into the real-world practice of aquatic science. You'll discover how and why...
Do you ever dream of being a marine explorer or adventurer? Are you a fan of cool, cute, or creepy creatures? Then here's some good news: some of the ...