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What Is the Statue of Liberty?
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What Is the Statue of Liberty? Paperback - 2014

by Joan Holub; Who Hq; John Hinderliter (Illustrator)

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very special present for its 100th birthdayN--the Statue of Liberty. The true story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in New York Harbor and her dedication in 1886 is sure to fascinate young readers. Illustrations.

Summary

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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Joan Holub is the author of What Was the First Thanksgiving?, What Was the Gold Rush?, and other Who Was...? titles, including Who Was Marco Polo? and Who Was Babe Ruth? She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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  • Title What Is the Statue of Liberty?
  • Author Joan Holub; Who Hq; John Hinderliter (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 112
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Workshop
  • Date 2014-05-29
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps
  • ISBN 9780448479170 / 0448479176
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.3 in (19.05 x 13.46 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 880
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects New York (N.Y.) - Buildings, structures, etc, Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 974.71

About the author

Joan Holub is the author of What Was the First Thanksgiving?, What Was the Gold Rush?, and other Who Was...? titles, including Who Was Marco Polo? and Who Was Babe Ruth? She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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