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Originally published in 1955, this quintessential biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Nelson, a Foreword by National Book Award finalist Reynolds (Ghost), and additional new material. n nThis quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award winner and Caldecott Honor illustrator Kadir Nelson, a foreword by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds, and additional new material. n nHarriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as an evocative portrait, and by the Chicago Tribune as superb. It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill.n nHarriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything--including her own life--to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom.n nThis award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, includes additional educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities. n