| The Statue of Liberty: Introducing Primary Sources Contributor(s): Orr, Tamra B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491482230 ISBN-13: 9781491482230 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $27.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe |
| Dewey: 974.71 |
| LCCN: 2015032376 |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Series: Introducing Primary Sources |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.8" W x 8.8" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - French |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 179560 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The French came up with the idea of The Statue of Liberty but, in the end, it was paid for by both the Americans and the French. Its torch and the Emma Lazarus poem saying "give us your tired, your poor..." have become symbolic of liberty everwhere. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind how the statue was built and came to be moved to its spot in New York Harbor. Engaging text, colorful photos, sidebars and a variety of primary sources introduce readers to the Statue of Liberty. |
Contributor Bio(s): Orr, Tamra B.: - Tamra Orr is a full-time author living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of more than 400 educational books for readers of all ages. Her book on school violence was voted New York Public Library's best nonfiction book for teens. She has a degree in English/Education from Ball State University. Tamra has been fascinated with history all of her life and enjoys the chance to learn more about it when researching for a book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, four children, dog, and cat. |