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Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

When Little Miss Liberty, a very special child, outgrows her Paris home, she sets out on a journey in search of a place she can call her own.

The events surrounding the building of the State of Liberty did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a U.S. harbor worker, a French artisan, and a U.S. reporter as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes...

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

This iconic statue has greeted ships entering New York's harbor for more than 125 years. It may well be the world's most recognizable statue. Discover where it came from, who designed it, and more. This title fits perfectly into the Kindergarten social studies curriculum.

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. The symbols of our country are easy to recognize, but their significance is not as widely known. Icons such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Hoover Dam, and the Lincoln Memorial stand for our nation's pride, ingenuity, and courage...and these qualities stem directly from real events in U.S. history! Each title in this enlightening series...

Explains the creation of the Statue of Liberty, including why it was built, how money was raised to build it, and its legacy in the United States.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across...

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty, from its design and construction to its installation in New York harbor and its legacy as a symbol of freedom.

Osama bin Laden is dead, but Al Qaeda remains the CIA's "number one threat." Yet since the 9/11 attacks on the United States, the organization has evolved into a much more complex and far-flung entity, even as American military strikes have killed its most identifiable spokesmen and leaders. Moving well beyond the headlines, this richly documented and fascinating account of Al Qaeda offers readers a completely new understanding of the organization's...