Explores fact and myths about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Includes black-and-white photographs and illustrations, maps, a timeline, and additional resources. Teaching Books: https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=82873.

How slavery came to America -- Ocean crossing -- Resistance and revolts -- Liberty for some -- Freedom's fire -- Heroes and helpers -- Stories of escape -- An unjust law -- Daring and defiance -- Slavery ends ... but its legacy lives on -- A timeline of slavery and the Underground Railroad.