While heroic, the story of Harriet Tubman’s childhood and life are something a sensitive reader would likely find shocking. This version is very engaging to read; the story is gripping and horrible and hopeful. Sigh. But I just couldn’t stop from thinking about a 3rd grader reading this and being horrified by the events. I would put this more at the middle grades due to the content, not the reading level. The print is nice and large and there are a few illustrations to break up the text. Perhaps an older student who struggles with reading would be the best audience for Harriet’s story. ~Sara
This inspiring biography of Harriet Tubman tells how she helped free over 300 slaves as a "conductor" for the Underground Railroad and how she became a nurse, a scout and spy for the Union Forces during the Civil War.
Beautiful Feet curriculum takes a multi-level, living book approach to teaching history, geography and world cultures, using easy to use Guides for the teacher and engaging, well-written literature for the student. The Guides provide book lists, chapter readings, discussion and research questions, background information, website links, answer keys, and more. See our website for lists of literature resources to accompany each guide. Most guides provide content for one year of study, with the exception of Geography through Literature and Western Expansion. The latter two are recommended to be completed together for one year of study. Numbers of lessons vary, and are scheduled 1 to 4 days per week. Recommended Timelines, Maps , or a Composition Book maybe available. See individual courses for more details. Timelines are cardstock and include the figures referenced in the study. Students will need to color, cut and assemble the timeline and figures. History and geography come alive with these well done literature guides. See our website for required books for each guide. Some guides and resources contain Christian content while others do not; contact us for additional information.
Two courses here, at different grade levels. Teaching a Providential view of America's story, and using a Literature approach, these guides break down the study into daily lesson plans, spanning the Vikings to the Civil War (1000 A.D. to 1865). Students keep notebooks of their work throughout the year. Lesson plans include various activities to correlate with the study as students "read" their way through history, consuming some of the best age-appropriate historical literature. Newly revised guides are expanded and now in full color. They also include web links, comprehension questions, character studies and more activities.
Please note that the following resources are not currently available from us: Why Not, Lafayette?; Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story. These may be available through your local library system.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Yearling Books |
| Author: | Kate McMullan |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780440404002 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
