Who Conducted the Underground Railroad and Other Questions About the Path to Freedom

Chapters in History

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

When slaves escaped on the Underground Railroad, they didn't buy tickets. And they didn't even ride on a train! Do you know why it was called the Underground Railroad? And did you know that the Civil War was not fought just to free the slaves? This book will answer all kinds of questions about slavery and the path to freedom!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, American History, History, Biography

44 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Madelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a wonderful introduction to the Underground Railroad and the civil war. Great information and a fast read for the kids.

[Jim · Rating 1 out of 5]

p.33 "But the Civil War was really fought to keep the United States together as one country." It wasn't about slavery until two years into the war.
If this is a white southerner this is what you believe. If you are an adult or even child that has read some history, you know the truth, the Civil was fought over one question, Slavery?
That's it, no other question mattered. The south wanted to legally keep beating and raping and forcing work from dark skinned human beings. the only thing that was fought over was white southerns sense of humanity.
To write anything else is irresponsible and bad history, but it does allow traitors such as robt. e. lee and stonewall jackson to be held as heroes and say plantation owners treated their slaves well (aside from the beatings, whippings, rapes, selling off children, branding etc.)

That sentence in an otherwise well done book gets this thrown away. Really surprised that a Scholastic editor let the paragraph that sentence was in to be printed.

[Rayjan Koehler · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good early chapter book to teach children a little about the history of American slavery without getting too detailed or get into themes that may not be appropriate for younger readers without lying to them. (Such as all of the R*pe or how bad conditions were for those held in slavery or on slaving-ships in graphic detail)


It's mainly an introduction into the underground railroad, and history that needs not be repeated (slavery shouldn't be allowed anywhere).

[Lahars_little_library · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand that this is a factual explanation of the underground railroad but it read with no emotion. While introducing such a hard subject to young readers we must always draw attention to the humanity of those who were oppressed. It's not a bad book but is not the one I would reach for to educate children about this time period.

[Corinne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informatie for young readers.

[Ollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is full of small tidbits of information that most of us learned in school, it was a perfect refresher to read with my daughter and start a conversation about some of the tragedies and victories of enslaved people during this time.
Highly recommend.

[Katie Mccue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This chapter book is divided into different sections and each chapter answers a different question. The questions are below:
1. Did the Underground Railroad Really Run Underground?
2. Who Were the Passengers on the Underground Railroad?
3. Who Conducted the Underground Railroad?
4. How Did Runaway Slaves Follow the Underground Railroad?
5. Were All African-Americans Slaves?
6. Was the Civil War Fought to End Slavery?
7. How Did Abraham Lincoln Use Words to End Slavery?
This book answers many questions in a way that is honest and that young readers can understand.

This chapter book is based on answering questions that young readers might have regarding the Underground Railroad. It answers these questions so that young readers are able to understand and make connections for the experiences that individuals during this time had and also for issues that were taking place during this time era.

[Jennifer Wiggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harriet Tubman was a remarkable lady who risked her life to help free slaves by way of the Underground Railroad. This is a short chapter book which outlines key factors that helped many slaves move from the south to the north. This is a good story to use during February, Black History month.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ellie and I rated this book 3 stars, Jacob rates it 4 1/2 stars. We learned a lot from this book, however, the flow of reading was choppy. Many things were repeated over and over. Good book to learn lots of facts about slavery, the underground railroad, and the emancipation proclamation.

[kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a powerful book with a beautiful message.