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Get ready... as a young French sculptor, you're about to embark on one of the most ambitious artisitc projects of the 19th century. There's not a moment's rest for a worker on the Statue of Liberty.

The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States. The story of Lady Liberty is one of friendship, cooperation, and a firm belief in democracy. Readers will learn about the ingenious engineering within the statue. They'll see vivid photographs showcasing her creation in France and her current watchful presence in New York Harbor. Readers will also learn why the statue has become a symbol of optimism and pride for many people.

If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? The authors investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's...

American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, and more. Each site's history unfolds through...

"Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Statue of Liberty! When people think about the Statue of Liberty, that iconic statue will surely come to mind. But why do we have that statue, and who is that woman anyway? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the statue was built to the history behind...

"Since the beginning of the US, women have fought for gender equality.  Many women additionally fought for racial equality.  Through current and historical photograhs, learn about the women who fought for equality, such as Ida B. Wells, Shirley Chisholm, and Adelina Otero-Warren, and learn about major events of the movements, including the Night of Terror and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.  Then discover the movement's connection to modern...

Newspaper article from Feb. 15, 1979

A collection of recipes submitted by members of the Ohio Valley Quilters' Guild.

Supplement to The Versailles Republican, April 29, 1993