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What Is the Statue of Liberty? (What Was?)
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What Is the Statue of Liberty? (What Was?) Trade paperback - 2014

by Joan Holub,Who HQ

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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.

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Penguin Workshop, May 2014. Trade Paperback. Used Very Good. Front and back covers have light edge and corner wear. Spine intact with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item.
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  • Title What Is the Statue of Liberty? (What Was?)
  • Author Joan Holub,Who HQ
  • Binding Trade Paperback
  • Condition Used Very Good
  • Pages 112
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Workshop
  • Date May 2014
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 439941
  • 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

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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.

From the publisher

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.

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.