Working for Freedom: The Story of Josiah Henson
| AUTHOR | Arato, Rona |
| PUBLISHER | Napoleon and Co (01/01/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
By the time he was six, Josiah Henson had been sold three times. At nine, he was beaten by his family's owner for trying to learn to read. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led escaped slaves to safety.
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ISBN-13:
9781894917506
ISBN-10:
1894917502
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
88
Carton Quantity:
18
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.40 x 9.50 inches
Weight:
0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural & Regional
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
973.711
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By the time he was six, Josiah Henson had been sold three times. At nine, he was beaten by his family's owner for trying to learn to read. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led escaped slaves to safety.
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Author:
Arato, Rona
Rona Arato has published eleven children's books including Working for Freedom: the Story of Josiah Henson. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards. Courage and Compassion: Ten Canadians Who Made a Difference received the OLA's Golden Oak award for 2011. She lives in Markham, Ontario.
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