slavery

Photographs and illustrations describe the history of slavery in America, how slaves were bought and sold, how they were treated, and those who fought for the abolition of slavery.

"In the United States, slavery was an important institution for many farmers, especially in the southern states. However, many people fought against slavery as a legal practice. One of the causes of the Civil War was slavery and, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in the states that rebelled against the Union. Although slaves were officially free, many practices such as sharecropping were instituted in some southern states, effectively preventing former slaves from improving their lives. The abolition movement successfully freed slaves, but former slaves had a long way to go before they were truly free"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of slavery in North America. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Kept as forced labor on a chocolate plantation in the Ivory Coast, Amadou and his younger brother Seydou had given up hope, until a young girl arrives at the camp who rekindles the urge to escape"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of slavery in North America.

"The water-breathing descendants of African slave women tossed overboard have built their own underwater society--and must reclaim the memories of their past to shape their future"--Amazon.

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of slavery in the United States and the Underground Railroad. Includes a history of slave laws, a time line, a map, and a glossary.

a biography of Sojourner Truth and examination of her famous speech.

The story of American slavery and Uncle Tom, a black man who never lost his dignity under the most inhumane circumstances.

Relates details of the life of Austin Steward who started out his life as a slave and eventually became a freeman.