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What was the Underground Railroad - and who traveled on it? Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do? This gripping book tells kids all about the perilous journey to escape slavery and finally become free: how long it could take, where the fugitives hid, who helped them, how "stationmasters" sent secret messages, and other fascinating details of the legendary Underground Railroad.
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Mary Kay Carson is a nonfiction children's book author. She's written more than fifty books for kids about wildlife, space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. For more information about her books and author visits, go to: www.marykaycarson.com.
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