Summary
Praise for the previous edition:
"Colorful paintings, photographs, and maps throughout the text make [this book] an attractive read as well as an informative one...Recommended."—Library Media Connection
Dedicated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty commemorates the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One of the most recognizable symbols of the United States, the statue has welcomed immigrants to the shores of America and represents the hopes and dreams they harbored as they began a new life. Colorfully illustrated with informative sidebars, The Statue of Liberty, Second Edition explores the design and construction of the statue as well as its potency as a symbol of American freedom, democracy, and opportunity.
About the Author(s)
Hilarie Staton has written for students and teachers for more than 25 years, including The Progressive Party: The Success of a Failed Party. She enjoys researching and writing about history, especially from original documents. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley.