Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman hardcover 1965 by ann mcgovern author. Adlers a picture book of harriet tubman holiday, 1992 and ann mcgoverns wanted dead or alive scholastic, 1991. She also changed her first name, taking her mothers name, harriet. Her story as a conductor during the 19th century on the underground railroad is already well known to americans and is being circulated anew thanks to a historical park that opened in. Ann mcgovern the story of harriet tubman and how she led hundreds of. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman unknown binding 1971 by ann mcgovern author. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern ann. Artsedge lessons for elementary school harriet tubman. The first and most important is the earl conradharriet tubman collection, 193941, 1946, at the schomburg center for research in black culture, new york public library, new york city. Runaway slave, the story of harriet tubman mcgovern, ann on. Despite the lack of books to choose from, ive compiled a list of what are considered the best books about harriet tubman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. At only the age of 7, harriet was sold to another slave owner to take care of a baby.
Despite the illness, harriet decided to escape slavery and run to philadelphia by using the underground railroad. The story of harriet tubman scholastic ann mcgovern. As an active member of the council on interracial books for children, miss mcgovern is keenly aware of the need for books that speak to every child. Harriet tubman was a runaway slave from maryland who became known as the moses of her people. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The story of harriet tubman and how she led hundreds of slaves.
It chronicles her childhood as a slave, running away on the underground railroad, returning again and again to help others, and finally helping her own parents escape when they were in their 70s. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the underground railroad. Harriet tubman, a former slave, became a leading force behind the underground railroad, a network of people that helped. The story of harriet tubman, and zoo, where are you she died on august 8, 2015 at the age of 85. Harriet had a rare condition where she would fall asleep at random bouts. See more ideas about books, childrens books and vintage childrens books. Cecils story by george lyon runaway slave by ann mcgovern harriet tubman by catherine nichols the promise quilt by candice ransom we played marbles by tres seymour selina and the bear paw quilt by barbara smucker.
Ya920 tubman part of the great lives series, this book tells the incredible story of dedication, bravery, and faith of a runaway slave. Conductor on the underground railroad ann petry, 1955. The story of harriet tubman scholastic paperback 1965 by ann mcgovern author. Congress passed the fugitive slave law, which returned escaped slaves found in the north to their southern masters. It was, and is, a popular program, and my hometown loved its pizza hut. Mcgovern s retelling of this popular folktale was republished in 1986 with illustrations by winslow penny pels. On august 8, childrens author ann mcgovern passed away at her home in new york city.
Over the course of 10 years, and at great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the underground railroad, a secret network of safe houses where runaway slaves could stay on their journey north to freedom. This collection consists of seven boxes three linear feet. The story of harriet tubman 1965, illustrated by r. Biography of harriet tubman, helped slaves to freedom. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern, ann selected by. May 25, 1930 august 8, 2015 was an american writer of more than 55 childrens books, selling over. Harriet tubman americas library library of congress. May 25, 1930 august 8, 2015 was an american writer of more than 55 childrens books, selling over 30 million copies. Pine, 5th scholastic paperback printing, tj446, 1968, 32 pages. As a result, tubman was forced to lead the fugitives to canada. Harriet tubman was born into slavery in dorchester county, maryland, in 1820 or 1821, on the plantation of edward brodas or brodess.
Underground railroad bibliography general information. Mcgovern also worked here at scholastic for more than a decade, including founding and editing the seesaw book club. Ever since she was young, she looked for an opportunity to run away. When she did escape, she risked her life many times to lead over 300 slaves to freedom on the underground railroad. Tubmans early years and escape from slavery in 1844, ross married a free black named john tubman and took his last name. This is in fair as shown condition with minor wear and minor corner damage. When i was in elementary school, our school participated in the pizza hut bookit program. In 1849, worried that she and the other slaves on the plantation were going to be sold, tubman decided to run away. Powers, and is a fantastic way for children of all ages to learn about the life and struggle of a true hero, harriet tubman. Secret messages shared through song sing along with philadelphia 4th graders and slaves journeying on. Ann mcgovern, the author of more than 50 childrens books that illuminated fables, history, the animal kingdom and other arcana and exotica for. Easy readers meet abraham lincoln by barbara cary stepup book abraham lincoln by anne colver.
This book is a story about the incredible life of harriet tubman. The true story of harriet tubman by ann mcgovern, richard m. This is the 1965 runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by ann mcgovern scholastic. Harriet was born a slave on a maryland plantation while cleaning the house for her master. Today a women come to talk to us, her name was harriet tubman, shes a fugitive slave, who escaped from her master here in maryland not long ago. Ann mcgovern, the author of more than 50 childrens books that illuminated fables, history, the animal kingdom and other arcana and exotica for young readers, died aug. Sketches in the history of the underground railroad.
In 1835 she escaped from norcom, although she would remain in her hometown, hidden, for another seven years. Born a slave on a maryland plantation, harriet tubman dreamed of following the north star to freedom. These are just a handful of the dozens of wonderful stories that ann mcgovern shared with all of us during her lifetime. Powers, and is a fantastic way for children of all ages to learn about the life.
Scholastic story time dvd collection 4 movie set 2 discs very rare sealed in box. Antislavery activist harriet tubman, who herself escaped brutal slave owners in 1849, will become the first woman and first african american to be featured on a u. The story of deborah sampson 1975, illustrated by ann grifalconi, the true tale of a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight with the. At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught harriet tubman what it meant to be a slave. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The story of harriet tubman scholastic record and book companion series by mcgovern, ann isbn. This is a dramatic story that will hold listeners interest and may lead them to biographical material such as david a.
This book is somewhat outdated original title was runaway slave, but the narrative of harriet tubmans life is welltold and true to. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. She has now come back to help us fellow slaves on the route to freedom. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You can find lesson plans for extension activities using stone soup on the scholastic teacher site. Washington ann mcgovern, the author of more than 50 childrens books that illuminated fables, history, the animal kingdom and other arcana and exotica for young readers, died aug. Mcgoverns nonfiction books chronicled the lives of notable women, including runaway slave. The story of harriet tubman by ann mcgovern, illustrated by r.
Her birth name was araminta, and she was called minty until she changed her name to harrietafter her motheras an early teen. Runaway slave by ann mcgovern is an informational picture book illustrated by r. Tw 638, rust pictorial cover with mustard ltrs, cornersedgesand headheel of spine are bumped and nicked, store stamp and crossed out name on title page, sticker removal damage on upper front corner. This is the story of harriet tubman and how she led hundreds of slaves to freedom on. This web site shows an advertisement offering a reward for a runaway slave. Runaway slave the story of harriet tubman by mcgovern, ann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to this ad, how much is the reward for turning in a runaway slave. The story of harriet tubman scholastic ann mcgovern, r.
At the age of 22, she worked at little golden books, and wrote several books for the company, most of them based on popular childrens cartoons and programs. True adventures of eugenie clark, the secret soldier. Runaway slave opens with an authors note giving a brief summary of harriet tubmans background in order to help the story make sense. The other slaves scoffed when harriet resolved to escape north someday. You can make a drinking straw with tail fins fly straight through the air. Aug, 2015 ann mcgovern, the author of more than 50 childrens books that illuminated fables, history, the animal kingdom and other arcana and exotica for young readers, died saturday at her home in new.
She wrote 55 books during her lifetime including the if you. The story of harriet tubman scholastic record and book companion series hardcover 1968. Wanted dead or alive the true story of harriet tubman. Printed by scholastic between 1965 and 1973, runaway slave is the story of harriet tubmans life. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The story of harriet tubman by ann mcgovern, 1st scholastic paperback printing, tw638, 1965, 64 pages. This is the story of harriet tubman and how she led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the secret underground railroad. Scroll down on this image page and determine the most common punishment for slaves.