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History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Illustrated by Damon Smyth

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Read by Reginald James

By Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Read by Reginald James

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Paperback $9.99

May 17, 2022 | ISBN 9780593428931 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $13.99

May 17, 2022 | ISBN 9780593428948 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

May 17, 2022 | ISBN 9780593428955 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $18.00

May 17, 2022 | 147 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

    About History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

    About History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

    About History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn’t very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own.
     
    Acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!

    Listen to a sample from History Smashers: The Underground Railroad

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    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like

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    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like

    … More about Kate Messner

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like

    … More about Kate Messner

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    May 17, 2022 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593428931

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $13.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    May 17, 2022 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593428948

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    May 17, 2022 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593428955

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 17, 2022 | 147 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593584101

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