The Liberty Bell (American Symbols) - Softcover

Firestone, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1404834672 ISBN 13: 9781404834675

Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2007

Synopsis

Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the United States. Find out why Americans still treasure the bell, along with its famous crack.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Firestone has written more than 30 childrens books. Her books have been recommended by the National Science Teacher Association, and she has received a Best Writing in the Arts award from the Minneapolis Neighborhood Press Association. Mary and her son, Adam, love riding their bikes near their St. Paul, Minnesota, home. Their cat, Rigley, waves from the window.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 4–These attractively illustrated books introduce the history and significance of two of America's national symbols. In Liberty Bell, students will learn about the purchase of the bell, its Revolutionary War history, its symbolic use by abolitionists, and its famous fissure. Bald Eagle reviews the historical debate over the national bird, common traits associated with it, depictions of the bald eagle on currency and on the Great Seal, and facts about the species itself. Skeens's contemporary watercolors give a friendly and accessible cast to the symbols and events under consideration. With their large font, short sections, and clear writing, these titles will satisfy teachers looking for straightforward introductions to core democratic symbols for early primary-grade students or for elementary-aged new Americans.–Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1404834672
• ISBN 13: 9781404834675
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Matthew Thomas Skeens