From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

Julius Lester's "From Slave Ship to Freedom Road" offers a vital and comprehensive study of slavery in America, suitable for children aged 4-11. Through brilliant illustrations and accessible text, it traces the history from its beginnings to the Civil War, detailing the immense difficulties enslaved people faced and their courageous efforts to achieve freedom. This book is an excellent resource for parents and educators seeking to introduce this complex and sensitive historical period, fostering discussions about justice, resilience, and the importance of freedom. It provides a foundational understanding of a critical part of American history.

Filled with brilliant illustrations, a comprehensive study discusses the history of slavery in America, from its beginning through the Civil War, and tells of the great struggles slaves had to face, the difficulties they had to overcome, and the many heroic attempts made by those who wished to be free. Reprint.