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.

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

Introduces young readers to the Statue of Liberty.

"Discover what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes"--Provided by publisher.

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

Explores the history of New York's Statue of Liberty, providing different points of view.

Presents a history of the State of Liberty, including where it was made, why it was given to the United States by France, how it was constructed and transported, and its dimensions.

When the Statue of Liberty decides she wants to see more of America, she leaves her post in New York to explore.

Colorful illustrations and text describe the jobs of the individuals who worked on the Statue of Liberty.