abolitionists

Presents the story of Sengbe Pieh, a West African man of the Mende tribe who, in 1839 was imprisoned on the Portuguese slave ship "Tecora" on its way to Cuba; and tells of the rebellion aboard ship and the trial of Sengbe and fellow captives.

"In the years before the Civil War, Harriet Tubman fought the system of slavery by guiding fugitives to freedom on the Underground Railroad. In the last months of 1856, she traveled to dangerous territory once again to begin another rescue mission. Through ... narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the events firsthand"--Back cover.

Provides an in-depth look at how Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Quincy Adams came to see the issues of slavery and race, and how that understanding shaped their perspectives.

Henry Shackleford, a slave boy from the Kansas Territory, is caught up in John Brown's crusade for freedom of slaves and when he escapes from his master's home, he must disguise himself as a girl in order to stay safe and is nicknamed Onion by John.

Examines the life of Frederick Douglas in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

"The women's suffrage movement received support from several key abolitionists. One example was the freed slave and antislavery advocate who called herself Sojourner Truth. Through primary sources, images, and ... narrative, students will learn that in addition to Truth's impassioned battle to end slavery, she also fought for women's rights, speaking to the crowds at suffrage gatherings during the 1850s and until her death"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the lives, work, and friendship of former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and suffragist and social reformer Susan B. Anthony.

Describes the history of the Underground Railroad, revealing historical details through the perspectives of a slave, a slave catcher, and someone helping slaves escape to freedom.