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

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the New York monument to freedom that was originally called "Liberty Enlightening the World.".

Photographs and text trace the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing what the various symbols found on the statue mean, how it was built, what it means to the American people, and how it has been restored over the years.

Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Statue of Liberty as an American symbol of freedom.

Describes how the French sculptor Fr?d?ric Auguste Bartholdi realized his dream of building the giant Statue of Liberty.

Recounts the planning, building, and transporting of the gigantic statue that was France's gift to the United States.

Photographs and text trace the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing what the various symbols found on the statue mean, how it was built, what it means to the American people, and how it has been restored over the years.

Presents the history of the statue and her construction through text and photographs with quotations presenting various images of what Liberty means.

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.

Describes the designing of the giant statue in New York Harbor, the ideals of enlightenment and liberty for which it stands, and the immigration activities associated with nearby Ellis Island.

Relates the construction of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.