Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky - by Faith Ringgold

With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves took on the Underground Railroad in order to reunite with her younger brother.

The Big Dipper - by Franklyn M. Branley

Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star.

Day and Night - by Joy Richardson

Describes how the different times of day are measured by the position of the sun and the moon in relation to the earth.

Does the Moon Change Shape? - by Meish Goldish

An explanation of the phases of the moon for beginning readers.

Follow The Drinking Gourd - by Jeanette Winter

American Folk song is used to tell the tale of Peg Leg Joe and the journey north, music and lyrics included at end of book.

The Moon - by Carmen Bredeson

Explains what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time, and presents an overview of the Apollo Space Program.

The Moon - by Paulette Bourgeois

Information and activities about the moon easily adapted for classroom use.

The Moon - by Seymour Simon

A basic introduction to the Earth’s closest neighbor, its composition, and man’s missions to it.

The Moon Seems to Change - by Franklyn M. Branley

Explains the moon’s phases and the changes in appearance as it goes around the Earth.

No More, Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance - by Doreen Rappaport

Select accounts of several African Americans struggle for freedom. Caution: Teachers will need to selectively use these stories with younger children due to the graphic nature of the subject matter.

A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman - by David A. Adler

Biography of the black woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Caution: Describes some violent incidents from Tubman’s life.

The Quilt Story - by Tony Johnston

This story illustrates the emotional connections of a young girl and the family quilt.

The Secret to Freedom - by Marcia Vaughan

Story based on a family’s tale of their quest for freedom. An excellent concise resource to read to students about the Underground Railroad and has a guide of the quilt patterns used in the code. Caution: whipping incident depicted.

Signs & Symbols: African Images in African American Quilts - by Maude Southwell

Slavery Time: When I Was Chillun - by Belinda Hurmence

Excellent source of first hand accounts of slave life, historical photos slaves engaged in daily chores and duties.

The Strength of These Arms - by Raymond Bial

Photos of recently excavated plantation sites are used to contrast slave quarters and the master’s plantation house. The text has a wealth of detail about the everyday living conditions of slaves.

The Sun - by Michael George

Information and basic facts about the appearance, activities, and life cycle of the Earth’s source of light and heat

The Sun - by Paulette Bourgeois

Information and activities about the largest star easily adapted for classroom use.

The Sun (Images) - by Michael George

Excellent photographs and descriptions of the appearance, activities, and life cycle of the Earth’s source of light and heat.

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt - by Deborah Hopkinson

Story based on the legend of quilts used in the Underground Railroad.

The Underground Railroad - by Raymond Bial

Information about the secret operation to help liberate slaves based on stories passed down through the generations, with photos of places and artifacts. Author’s note is great introduction to topic when showing photos only.

What makes Day and Night - by Franklyn M. Branley

A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day.

What the Moon is Like - by Franklyn M. Branley

Information about the sights and experiences gathered by astronauts on the surface of the moon.

With Needle And Thread - by Raymond Bial

Photos of quilt makers creating their Blocks and an up close look at actual hand stitching. Author’s note is great introduction to topic when showing photos only.