Bibliograph

The story of Civil War hero Robert Smalls, by Janet Halfmann ; illustrated by Duane Smith

Type

Label

The story of Civil War hero Robert Smalls, by Janet Halfmann ; illustrated by Duane Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Lee and Low BooksGrades 4-6, Lee and Low Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The story of Civil War hero Robert Smalls

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1237712173

Responsibility statement

by Janet Halfmann ; illustrated by Duane Smith

Series statement

Story of, [10]

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.5, 1, 1, 508794

Summary

"The biography of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who navigated past Confederate forts in South Carolina and became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. Includes text from Seven Miles to Freedom and additional sidebars."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Dreams of Freedom -- Slavery -- On the Waterfront -- Sailing Ships in the 1800s -- A Shelter in the Storm -- What Caused the Civil War? -- Robert at the Wheel -- The Planter -- The Escape -- Full Steam Ahead -- The Wedding Chest Escape -- A National Hero -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

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