Friendship and Freedom: The Story of the Statue of Liberty

by Janice Wilhelm

Overview

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most beloved and well-known monuments. This book chronicles Lady Liberty's journey from conception to completion. Written for middle school students, this text considers the statue's fascinating history combined with images, brief biographies of the statue's main contributors, and a timeline of events. Additional features include a "Did You Know ...?" section, with interesting facts about the statue, a glossary of terms, and review questions about the book.

Friendship and Freedom: The Story of the Statue of Liberty is a wonderful addition to any library, is useful as a reference tool for school projects, and is perfect for anyone planning a visit to New York City.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732780392
Publisher:	Wildrose Media
Publication date:	02/15/2020
Series:	American Icons , #1
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	13 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Immigration; Hope for a New Life Across the Ocean Inspiration An Idea Takes Shape; The Statue’s Design The Colossus of Rhodes A Visit to America Bedloe’s Island Return to France Construction Begins A Pretty, Yet Practical Exterior Copper The Statue’s Interior Eiffel Tower Sharing the Cost; the Fundraising Begins Liberty on Display in America 1876 Centennial exposition in Philadelphia Permission Granted Fundraising in America The Pedestal Pulitzer’s Crowdfunding Campaign A Gift for Frédéric Bartholdi Assembly in France The Pedestal Is Complete A New Home The Isere Liberty Enlightening the World Ticker Tape Parades Lighting the Torch Controversy Symbolism The Poem Maintenance and Restoration 1916 The 1930s The 1980s Liberty Weekend July 1986 The 2000s Conclusion Statue of Liberty Facts The People Behind the Statue 1. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi 2. Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel 3. Albert Fernique 4. Richard Morris Hunt 5. Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye 6. Emma Lazarus 7. Joseph Pulitzer Timeline of Events The New Colossus Did You Know…? Glossary of Terms Questions from the Book Bibliography Notes Also by Janice Wilhelm