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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Holiday House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780823444298
Themes
african american history
Harriet Tubman

Before She Was Harriet

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by James Ransome

We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Holiday House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780823444298
Themes
african american history
Harriet Tubman
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