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Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its creation.

Juneteenth, which is celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In this book, readers are given an in-depth look at the history of Juneteenth, including the events leading up to its creation.

Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

"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 a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history"--Provided by publisher.

In this retelling of an episode from Uncle Tom's Cabin, the slave Eliza Harris resolves to escape with her two-year-old son across the frozen Ohio River to prevent her master from selling the boy. Includes historical notes on Harriet Beecher Stowe, slavery in America, the Fugitive slave laws, and the Underground Railroad.

"An . . . unforgiving poem narrating Ona Judge's self-emancipation from George Washington's household"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the narratives of two slaves, Wallace Turnage and John Washington, who escaped to freedom during the chaos of the Civil War.

Discusses the life and work of the Underground Railroad activist, Harriet Tubman.

"Slavery is not a modern concept. Ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome had systems of slavery, and many countries within Africa enslaved the members of rival tribes after they lost battles. However, Europeans greatly expanded and entrenched the slave trade. Through primary sources and annotated quotes, readers experience the horrors of slavery from the perspective of those it affected. A detailed timeline and discussion questions add to this essential reading experience that illustrates the lasting global effects of the trans-Atlantic slave trade"--Provided by publisher.