Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green?
Author: Martha E. H. Rustad
Publisher: Lerner + ORM
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467765848

Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where the statue came from, how she was built, and what American ideas she represents.

Subversions of the American Century

Subversions of the American Century
Author: Adam Lifshey
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 0472052934

A revolutionary study of Spanish-language Filipino literature as the first creative reaction to American imperialism

Meet Lady Liberty

Meet Lady Liberty
Author: Sharon Coan
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433373408

Introduce kindergarten students to the Statue of Liberty and the significant meaning behind it. Featuring beautiful images and simple text, this engaging book will teach young children a brief history of the statue and what it stands for. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book also includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty
Author: Elizabeth Mann
Publisher: Mikaya Press
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2011
Genre: New York (N.Y.)
ISBN: 1931414459

Presents a brief history of the Statue of Liberty and describes how France gave the statue to New York City to commemorate the realtionship between the two countries, the creation and erection of the statue, and how its meaning has changed.

How They Built the Statue of Liberty

How They Built the Statue of Liberty
Author: Mary J. Shapiro
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1985
Genre: History
ISBN:

Panoramas, cross sections, and diagrams provide a detailed portrayal of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, one of the nineteenth century's greatest engineering feats.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty
Author: Lucille Recht Penner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2010-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307560147

Over 125 years ago our beloved Statue of Liberty made its way to New York Harbor. This Step 2 non-fiction reader uses illustrations and photographs to tell the story of how Lady Liberty was sculpted, transported from France, unveiled, and made into an American icon.

My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty

My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty
Author: Jen Arena
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1524770337

Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be—and what it means to people all over the world. In this engaging book, preschoolers will learn the fascinating story behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of the people—a professor, a sculptor, a poet, a newspaperman—who helped establish this famous landmark. Little ones will learn that the torch was created first, in time for America's 100th birthday, and displayed in a park. And they'll gain a clear understanding of what the Statue of Liberty has always meant to people around the world. Fun facts, such as how schoolchildren gave their pennies to help pay for the base of the statue, complete this charming nonfiction Little Golden Book.

What Is the Statue of Liberty?

What Is the Statue of Liberty?
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2014-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0698171934

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

Her Right Foot

Her Right Foot
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 145216293X

If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her? She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's taking one step forward. But why? In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation. Can you believe that?