Science on the Underground Railroad

by Tammy Enz

Overview

"The Underground Railroad was used by people escaping enslavement in the South. This system of passages and safe houses helped people reach freedom in the Northern United States or Canada. Did you know science played a role in the Underground Railroad? Learn how people used the night sky to find their way north and much more!"--

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666334760
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	The Science of History
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Enslaved Life 4

Chapter 2 Making a Break for Freedom 10

Chapter 3 Dangers on the Trip 26

Chapter 4 The Freedom Train 32

Chapter 5 Life in Freedom 40

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

About the Author 48

Interviews

This series introduces a unique approach that combines familiar history topics with scientific content;