Liberty

By Lynn Curlee

Book Overview

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
Follow the journey of the Statue of Liberty from 1865 to today as it goes from being a mere glimmer in the eyes of two Frenchmen to becoming a colossal gift to the United States, a gesture of friendship between the two nations, a monument to the first hundred years of American independence, and a symbol of liberty for all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689856830
• ISBN13: 9780689856839
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 12.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

Liberty: A statue born of admiration

The story behind the Statue of Libery is filled with suspense even though the happy ending is well known! This book attempts to have us think more deeply about this well known American icon. Born from a deep admiration for the American democratic experiment, like many other treasures it was conceived of by private citizens and funded in the most democratic way---by the people. The story of its conception and funding is more interesting than the technical details but it is complete in all aspects including the restoration. The illustrations add to the power of the writing.