What Is the Statue of Liberty?
In 1876, France decided to give the United States a special present - the Statue of Liberty. The gift commemorated the 100th birthday of the United States. Packing the statue was a challenge, with 350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. Learn the fascinating story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in New York Harbor.
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In 1876 France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty.
The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean.
The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.
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Subject: History
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 05/29/2014
Author: Joan Holub, John Mantha(Illustrator) & Scott Anderson(Illustrator)
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448479170
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
