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

Discusses the features and history of Ellis Island. Includes several fun facts and a That's Amazing! feature.

Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Details the inspiration for and history of Emma Lazarus' sonnet which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty's plaque.

Describes the planning, creation, history, and current renovation of the great statue in New York Harbor celebrating liberty.

Looks at the significance ofthe Statue of Liberty's right foot.

Inmigrantes navegado desde tierras lejanas para venir a Ame?rica para la oportunidad. Este libro incluye sus experiencias en la Isla Ellis, la lucha de la bu?squeda de empleo, y el aprendizaje de un nuevo idioma en un mundo nuevo y extran?o.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing its creation in France, fund-raising for its stand, its size, and its unveiling.

Presents a discussion of the Statue of Liberty, covering its importance as a symbol and how it was built and presented as a gift from France, and includes photographs.

Introduces children to the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing how it was made, what it stands for, andhow it became a national symbol in the United States.