The Underground Railroad for Kids

Passengers; Ticket Agents and Railroad Operators; Conductors; Stationmasters; Breakemen; End of the Line; Index.

Mary Kay Carson has written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including "The Wright Brothers for Kids," "Easy Science Activity Journals," and "Space." She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Puts this tragic period of American history in age-appropriate terms without glossing over important details." -- Cincinnati Magazine "Fascinating ... the latest book from an excellent paperback series that mixes history with craft ... to bring the past to life." -- The Buffalo News "Carson's well-written text gives the background of the movement that led to freedom for thousands of African Americans." -- The Miami Herald "It skillfully uses maps, photos, drawings and replicas of documents." -- Dallas Morning News "A complete historical overview of this dark period in American history." -- Peoria Journal Star "Offers children a way to understand the difficult topic of slavery." -- Learning Magazine