{"product_id":"the-story-of-civil-war-hero-robert-smallsisbn-9781643790169","title":"The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis exciting entry in the \"Story of\" line of chapter-book biographies introduces readers to Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up enslaved in South Carolina, Robert Smalls always dreamed of the moment freedom would be within his grasp. Now that moment was here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert stood proudly at the Planter's wheel. Only seven miles of water lay between the ship and the chance of freedom in Union territory. With precision and amazing courage, he navigated past the Confederate forts in the harbor and steered the ship toward the safety of the Union fleet. Just one miscalculation would be deadly, but for Robert, his family, and his crewmates, the risk was worth taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls\u003c\/i\u003e is the compelling account of the daring escape of Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. His steadfast courage in the face of adversity is an inspiring model for all who attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee and Low","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46382854832357,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-story-of-civil-war-hero-robert-smallsisbn-9781643790169","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}