Statue of Liberty

the long version

The Statue of Liberty, a gift to the United States from France, is one of our most important symbols of freedom. Standing tall in New York Harbor, it has been a welcoming sight to immigrants of long ago to the people today who see it for the first time. This book details everything about Lady Liberty, from the plans to build her, the cost and struggles it took to make and ship her here, to the renovations it takes to keep her standing tall. The little-known symbols put into the Statue of Liberty are also highlighted. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.