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Delve into the inspirational story of the legendary secret network that helped enslaved people in North America escape from slavery between the 17th and 19th centuries. Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the history of the Underground Railroad. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key moment in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the Underground Railroad, exploring the background and context, key people, the events themselves, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: The Underground Railroad is the ideal companion to history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page and fosters a love of discovery and understanding.
Summary
This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.
DK Super History: The Underground Railroad is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.
Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at the Underground Railroad, exploring the background and context, key people, the events themselves, and their influence on history.
This history topic book for children offers:
- Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the core teaching points.
- Bright images, engaging content, and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.
- Vocabulary-building content that covers the key strands of the Science of Reading: subject vocabulary, literacy and background knowledge, language structure, and verbal reasoning.
Delve into the inspirational story of the legendary secret network that helped enslaved people in North America escape from slavery between the 17th and 19th centuries.
With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children,
DK Super History: The Underground Railroad is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
