Riding the Underground Railroad

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The Underground Railroad was a hidden network of people who helped runaway slaves to escape from the South before the Civil War. One of the most famous members was Harriet Tubman, a former slave who made 19 trips to help free 300 slaves.

Author: Peterson, Robert W.
History, Underground railroad, Underground Railroad (Slave escape network), Tubman, Harriet

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The greatest woman athlete

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias won three Olympic track-and field medals in 1932, became a champion golfer and toured with basketball and baseball teams. She also competed in swimming, diving and tennis.

Author: Peterson, Robert W.
Biography, Women athletes, Zaharias, Babe Didrikson

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