Author: Claudia Friddell
Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross
Unabridged: 0 hr 21 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books
Published: 06/20/2023
Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - History - Symbols, Monuments, Etc.
Joseph Pulitzer always loved the word liberty. It’s no surprise that when he first saw Lady Liberty’s head in Paris, Pulitzer shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi’s dream of seeing France’s gift of friendship stand in New York’s harbor. Frustrated that Americans, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue’s pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the World, to call on all Americans to contribute. This is the inspiring story of how one immigrant brought together young and old, rich and poor, to raise funds for a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, an everlasting beacon of freedom.
If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her? She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction...
Our Nation's Pride explores the buildings, celebrations, holidays, symbols, and icons that shape our national identity. A must-have for the PreK-3 social studies curriculum.
A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this famous monument and the men who built it.
Explore Ellis Island from its early history through its most famous time as a gateway to America for over 12 million immigrants, to today's museum. Period photographs and clear information demonstrate the importance of this site as a “melting ...
Young Readers Learn About The U.S. Flag Through Simple Text And Photos.
Explores the history and importance of the American flag.
Abraham Lincoln gazes across the Washington Mall, his stone eyes all-seeing. A grand memorial commemorating this much-loved president is well known—but do you know the history behind the monument? Historic, primary source photos and explorativ...
One of Publishers Weekly's Best Picture Books of 2015. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the world. It is also, not entirely coincidentally, the world's first bright-orange bridge. But it wasn't supposed to be that way. In this boo...
In Alamo, young readers will explore this Texas landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site. A labeled diagram helps reade...