The Statue of Liberty Contributor(s): Staton, Hilarie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604135166 ISBN-13: 9781604135169 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2009 Annotation: Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty commemorates the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One of the most recognizable symbols of the United States, the statue has welcomed immigrants to the shores of America and represents the hopes and dreams they harbored as they began a new life. Colorfully illustrated with informative sidebars, The Statue of Liberty explores the design and construction of the statue as well as its potency as a symbol of American freedom. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc. |
Dewey: 974.71 |
LCCN: 2009007852 |
Age Level: 8-11 |
Grade Level: 3-6 |
Series: Symbols of American Freedom (Library) |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7" W x 9.3" L (0.60 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New York - Locality - New York, N.Y. |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 136 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty commemorates the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One of the most recognizable symbols of the United States, the statue has welcomed immigrants to the shores of America and represents the hopes and dreams they harbored as they began a new life. Colorfully illustrated with informative sidebars, The Statue of Liberty explores the design and construction of the statue as well as its potency as a symbol of American freedom, democracy, and opportunity. |
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