Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom (Sterling Biographies)

Discover the courageous journey of Harriet Tubman in "Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom," a compelling addition to the Sterling Biographies series, published on February 5, 2008. This book captures the essence of Tubman, often referred to as the "Moses of her people," for her indomitable role in guiding many slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Starting with her daring escape in her twenties, Tubman repeatedly risked her life to liberate others, even serving as a spy and leading an armed expedition during the Civil War, marking her as the first American woman to direct a battle. Ideal for elementary school readers, the narrative not only recounts Tubman's heroic deeds but also provides a detailed backdrop of slave life, the mechanisms of the Underground Railroad, and profiles of key abolitionists. Engaging and educational, this biography encourages young readers to reflect on racial justice and the relentless pursuit of freedom.