Liberty Rising: The Story of the Statue of Liberty

Shea, Pegi Deitz

ISBN 10: 0805072209 / ISBN 13: 9780805072204

Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Liberty Rising: The Story of the Statue of Liberty
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805072209
• ISBN 13: 9780805072204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Zahares, Wade
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Liberty should shine here on this island, Bartholdi decided, where she can welcome all to America.

The story behind Liberty’s construction and the visionaries who made it happen Liberty Rising

The Statue of Liberty stands as a powerful symbol of freedom to all. But what is her story? How did she come to be? From conception to construction, each element of the Statue of Liberty has a fascinating story of its own: a face bearing the likeness of the creator’s mother; a hand and a torch traveling alone to America; seventy train cars packed with pieces.

This inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the visionaries behind the statue and the process by which they carried out the design and building of one of the world’s most important monuments.

About the Author

Pegi Deitz Shea is the author of many books, including Tangled Threads and Ten Mice for Tet, which were both named IRA Notable Books for a Global Society. She resides in Rockville, Connecticut with her family.

Wade Zahares is the illustrator of several books for children, including Window Music, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Wade lives on a small farm in Lyman, Maine among pumpkin patches and flower gardens.