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

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Fr?d?ric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across the ocean, but battled to raise money for the statue and make her a reality.

"The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City"--Provided by publisher.

"The Statue of Liberty has welcomed immigrants and visitors alike to New York Harbor since 1886. Each part of the statue-from the lit torch to the crown to the tablet-has meaning. In this book, readers will learn about why France gave the United States the Statue of Liberty, who designed the statue, how it was constructed, and more. Bright photographs show this amazing symbol of friendship and freedom."--.

"When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty's head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's dream of seeing France's gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue's needed pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the New York World, to call on all Americans to contribute. Claudia Friddell's text and Stacy Innerst's illustrations capture this inspiring story of how one immigrant brought together young and old, rich and poor, to raise funds for the completion of a treasured national monument"--From the publisher's web site.

Briefly tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, from when the idea was born, how the statue was built, and information about the creator.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, discussing what it stands for, where it is located, its construction, what it is made of, and more.

"A giant copper statue welcomes people from around the world to the United States. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark, the Statue of Liberty"--Provided by publisher.

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

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its completion, how it was transported from France to the United States, and other interesting facts.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, discussing what it stands for, where it is located, its construction, what it is made of, and more.