"A biography of Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist leader who played a key role in helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad."--Provided by publisher.

Based on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World. Brad, Xavier, and Yadina need help deciding who the best superhero ever was. Luckily, Berby and the Secret Museum know just where to send them: back in time to meet Harriet Tubman, one of the leaders of the Underground Railroad. This episode-based picture book will focus on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves....

"This is not just a series of books," says bestselling author Brad Meltzer. "This is my dream for my daughter. My dream for my sons. These aren't just the stories of famous people. They're what we're all capable of on our very best days. This is our history and, I hope , our greatest legacy."

"Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, this anthology charts America's long, heroic confrontation with its most poisonous evil."--Publisher description.

Contains one hundred poems from classic and contemporary African American poets, as selected by an award-winning black poet and activist, including such writers as Robert Hayden, Mari Evans, Kevin Young, and Rita Dove.

A collection of traditional and contemporary poems covering a wide range of topics focusing on the African-American experience.