The Underground Railroad was a path slaves traveled from the South to the North in hopes of being free. Why was it called a railroad? How did they know where to travel? Those who traveled the path had to be brave and courageous. Many slaves as well as those who helped them gain their freedom are highlighted. Learn about the history and the secrets of the Underground Railroad through photographs, maps, and informational sidebars. This title will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Explore the time of slavery in America through engaging text, detailed illustrations and photos of artifacts.
Learn background information about Arlington Naitonal Cemetary and the sacrifices of American fallen soldiers.
Learn detailed information about the Korean War Memorial and basic history about this war.
Detailed descriptions and photos of the USS Arizona Memorial help the reader to understand and appreciate the sacrifices of our American soldiers.
Learn detailed information about the Vietnam War Memorial and basic history of this war.
Detailed descriptions about the World War I Memorial explore basic history about this war.
