| Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom Contributor(s): Lapham, Steven Sellers (Author), Walton, Eugene (Author), Christie, R. Gregory (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585368199 ISBN-13: 9781585368198 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2013 * Out of Print * |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc. |
| Dewey: 973.049 |
| LCCN: 2013002586 |
| Age Level: 8-11 |
| Grade Level: 3-6 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 9.28" W x 11.31" L (0.95 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2013 Booklist 02/01/2014 pg. 61 School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 174 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 204 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 164231 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On December 2, 1863, a bronze statue was placed atop the dome of the United States Capitol Building. Standing more than 19 feet tall, the figure called "Freedom" was designed and created during a period of great turmoil in American history. But at one point during its creation, it wasn't clear the statue would even get to its final destination. One man, in particular, played an important role in seeing the statue through to completion. His name was Philip Reid and he was a slave. Born into slavery, Philip Reid grew up on a South Carolina farm, helping various craftsmen such as the blacksmith and the potter. Eventually, he was sold to a man named Clark Mills, who was opening a foundry in Washington, D.C. Mr. Mills's foundry is contracted to cast the Freedom statue but the project is jeopardized when a seemingly unsolvable puzzle arises. And it is Philip Reid, an American-born slave, who steps in. |
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