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

Arlo the armadillo follows his grandfather's journals through New York to find the one they call "Lady Liberty," the Statue of Liberty.

The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and as a key American symbol of liberty. Using primary sources, young readers learn the story behind the Liberty Bell from those who have used it.

This book describes the Statue of Liberty, built in France and brought over to stand in the harbor of New York City.

Looks at the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty.

After her father is killed in a pogrom, twelve-year-old Sarah and her mother immigrate to America--but when her mother dies before they get through Ellis Island, and the authorities want to send her back to the old country, Sarah hides in the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

Presents an illustrated biography of the Statue of Liberty, describing who designed it and why, and how it came to become a symbol of the United States.

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

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 more.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Statue of Liberty.