statue of liberty (new york, n.y.)

In parallel stories, a Ukrainian Jewish family prepares to emigrate to the United States in the late 1800s, and Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designs, raises funds for, and builds the Statue of Liberty in honor of the United States' centennial.

Tells the story behind the construction of the Statue of Liberty, discussing where the idea of the statue originated, its voyage to the United States from France, and its significance to the American people.

Traces the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its centennial with emphasis on the statue's restoration, its significance through the years, and the plans for the 1986 centennial celebration.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty with facts about the landmark.

When Little Miss Liberty, a very special child, outgrows her Paris home, she sets out on a journey in search of a place she can call her own.

When Lisa gets lost while visiting her uncle in New York City, she is saved by her own cleverness and a Statue of Liberty nightlight.

Describes the conception, construction in France, erection in New York Harbor, and recent renovation of the tallest statue of modern times.

As a student on a class trip to New York City, the reader is asked to make choices to determine the outcome of a dangerous adventure at the Statue of Liberty.

Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty in graphic novel format, covering its construction in France, the Franco-American Union's difficulties raising money for the pedestal, and the monument's unveiling in the U.S. in 1886.