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 glossary and bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsphotographsillustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

IL: Grades 4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The story of Civil War hero Robert Smalls

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

by Janet Halfmann ; illustrated by Duane Smith

Series statement

The story of

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.5, 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 -- Glossary -- Text sources -- Sidebar sources -- Recommended further reading -- About the author and illustrator -- Photo credits

Target audience

juvenile

Classification