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

A readers' theater script in Spanish, following a family of Russian immigrants as they arrive at the United States and become captivated by the Statue of Liberty.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.

Photographs and text introduce young readers to the Statue of Liberty.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty.

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

A little girl makes crowns and sells them to help raise money for the pedestal needed for mounting France's gift of the Statue of Liberty to this country.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Statue of Liberty to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--.

America's most iconic national symbol was a gift from France to the United States--provided America raised the money for the pedestal on which it was to stand. Urged on by the publisher Joseph Pulitzer, it was raised, largely with the help of children, in the first example of a crowd sourced fundraising campaign. This book tells the story of the best gift ever: how it was designed, created, transported, and then finally erected on its pedestal in the entrance to New York Harbor.

Looks at the Statue of Liberty and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

All over the world, people dream of coming to America. When they arrive, someone special is waiting for them. She stands in New York Harbor, lighting their way.