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If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?
She's in New York.
She's holding a torch.
And she's taking one step forward.
But why?
In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue....
She's in New York.
She's holding a torch.
And she's taking one step forward.
But why?
In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue....
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Describes the sculpture of the "Statue of Liberty" who came by boat from France to New York City and reassembled there. Uses a poetic form to provide details on her creation by the sculpture, the engineer, the newspaper publisher, the poet and many others. Also discusses its impact on immigrants coming from countries were freedom did not exist, and is accompanied by unique illustrations.
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In the year of centennial celebration and restoration of the Statue of Liberty, Arts America host John Bos introduces this film on the Statue's "body of iron, soul of fire." The film traces the symbolic nature of the Statue, and looks at the life and inspirations of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, its creator. This digitally remastered version may reveal limitations of the technology available at the time of the performance.
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"In Statue of Liberty, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site. A labeled diagram helps readers understand items associated with the Statue of Liberty, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the Statue of Liberty online using our safe search...
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The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and as a key American symbol of liberty. Using primary sources, young readers learn the story behind the Liberty Bell from those who have used it.
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Feel the power of Lady Liberty!
The Statue of Liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a French professor to give the United States a monument to commemorate the Revolutionary War alliance between the 13 colonies and France. It documents the gift's taking symbolic form of the ancient goddess of liberty and its designation as the tallest metal statue in the world. Highlights include
...20) The copper lady
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After helping Monsieur Bartholdi build the Statue of Liberty, a Parisian orphan stows away on the ship carrying the statue to America.