Born a slave, Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom. And through hard work and her willingness to risk everything-including her life-she was able to make that dream come true. But after making her escape, Harriet realized that her own freedom was not enough. So she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and devoted her life to helping others make the journey out of bondage. An invisible threat to plantation owners, she served as a symbol of strength...

Recounts the journey of Black slaves to freedom via the underground railroad, an extended group of people who helped fugitive slaves in many ways.

From the perspectives of a runaway slave, a slave owner, and a conductor on the Underground Railroad, this book describes the Underground Railroad, a system of escape for slaves before the Civil War.

Offers a look at the life and accomplishments of this extraordinary woman who, after being born into slavery, risked her own freedom and life to save hundreds of others through the Underground Railroad, and who later became a hardworking advocate for abolition and the rights of her people.

Describes Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught, but none as profound as this first one.

Details the history of the Underground Railroad from the roots of slavery through the post-Emancipation era by focusing on the lives of the participants.

Provides twenty-one activities that kids can do to learn about the Underground Railroad.

Surveys the life of Harriet Tubman, including her childhood in slavery and her later work in helping other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.