These mini books are a great way to teach your students about the statue of liberty. The thing which appears to be a book is not a book its a tablet, also known as a tabula ansata a tablet evoking the law. The first is the sate of the declaration of independence as seen in the photo of the book she holds in her hands. The story of the statue of liberty by betsy and giulio maestro the statue of liberty stands on an island in new york harbor. A new look at the statue of liberty and other best childrens. Answers about the statue of liberty the new york times. Mar 01, 2008 explore the history of the statue of liberty, discusses where the statue came from, who designed it, and its significance in american culture and history. The story of the statue of liberty was exactly what the title suggested. Dynamic pen and ink watercolor paintings give visual information for young readers studying or planning to visit the statue of liberty. Words on statue of liberty merely a poem, not those of the founders. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Statue of liberty simple english wikipedia, the free. Edison, inc paper print collection library of congress white, james h. This book used literary elements to make an informational book easy for kids to enjoy. Although the statue of liberty herself was a gift from france, the stone pedestal that supports the statue s 225tonne weight was paid for by americans.
The statue of liberty by lucille recht penner librarything. Statue of liberty modelled after colossus of rhodes, a statue of apollyon the sun god hence the sun rays around the face i. The second one is a poem entitled the new colossus by emma lazarus, written in. Oct 03, 2017 her right foot chronicle, ages 37 by dave eggers and shawn harris is a handsome, cheerful and entertaining celebration of the statue of liberty and a look at a surprising feature of the. The statue, designed by frederic auguste bartholdi and dedicated on october 28, 1886, was a gift to the united states from the. This is a nimac book nimac national instructional materials accessibility center books are available only to students with an iep individual education plan.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the statue of liberty. Giulio maestro is the illustrator of over 100 childrens books. The statue of liberty step into reading books series. You may decide to have students read the booklet independently, in a guided reading group, or with the t.
The story of the statue of liberty albany county school. Lady liberty was originally presented by france in 1866, designed by french sculptor fr d ricauguste bartholdi as a gift to the people of america in celebration of our friendship and our shared values of democracy and social enlightenment. This is a great resource to teach your students about the statue of liberty. Liberty holds a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left. The statue of libertys arm was in madison park from 1876 and 1882 to raise funds to complete the statue. Jul 01, 2009 the layers on the statue are not corrosion. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. An inscription on a bronze plaque sits at the bottom of the monument. If you put this book on a group reading list, students without ieps will not be able to open it. This step 2 nonfiction reader uses illustrations and. Buy a cheap copy of the story of the statue of liberty book by betsy maestro.
From where i stood, the statue of liberty was a flourescent green fleck against the sky, and beyond her sat ellis island, the focus of so many myths. Administration the statue of liberty national monu ment is administered by the national park service of the united states department of the interior. It was the twohundredth anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. The statue of liberty is very important to many americans because of what it represents. The army abandoned fort wood in 1937 and the remainder of the island was added to the monument. It was given to the united states by the people of france in 1886, to represent the. But her story really began 15 years earlier, when the french sculptor frederic bartholdi visited new york to plan the statue he would later present to the american people as a gift from france. It tells how people from all over the world came to america in order for freedom. The statue was erected twelve years earlier, in 1886. The story of the statue of liberty by betsy maestro, giulio. Today were learning how to draw the statue of liberty. A letter writer suggests that congress read the inscription on the base of the statue of liberty in order to make a more. He is the author of arcadia publishings ellis island and several other books, including the statue of liberty encyclopedia and the encyclopedia of ellis island.
I read this the second grade class of the school i work in. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Statue of liberty mini reader and flip book by triple the. What is that saying that is written on the statue of liberty. My little golden book about the statue of liberty jen arena, viviana garofoli isbn. How to draw the statue of liberty art for kids hub. We kept this lesson simple and fun, just for young artists. The statue of liberty and liberty island, a chronicle of the physical conditions and appearance of the island, 1871 to 1956. The following year, the statue of liberty and ellis island were jointly added to the national register of historic places, and the statue individually in 2017. They climb to the top of the statue and enjoy the lovely view. Visiting the statue of liberty and ellis island travel blog. He has also written his own books of word play and has coauthored two i can read books with his son, marco. The book goes into a lot of detail about the planning and execution of the.
Statue of liberty, new york harbor library of congress. We hope you and your kids will follow along with us. The statue of liberty officially named liberty enlightening the world and sometimes referred to as lady liberty is a monument symbolising the united states. The statue of liberty by lucille recht penner books on. Albert edward blackton, james stuart niver kemp collection library of congress thomas a. The statue of liberty by barry moreno arcadia publishing. Located in new york harbor, the statue was dedicated on october 28, 1886, and designated a national monument on october 15, 1924. But by the next morning, they have all disappeared withou rs 1295 rs 1,230. The statue is to show the love of liberty shared by both countries. He commissioned frederickauguste bartholdi to design the statue.
Farmer elementary school military history verbalized critical family. All the money from the sale of books was devoted to build the pedestal. Author barry moreno works in the museum services division at the statue of liberty national monument. May 26, 2010 the statue of liberty ebook written by lucille recht penner. By yourdictionary there are two inscriptions on the statue of liberty. This green patina began gradually covering the surface of miss liberty just after 1900, and was noted in the press at least as early 1902. The statue of liberty by lucille recht penner, illustrated by jada rowland over 125 years ago our beloved statue of liberty made its way to new york harbor. These minibooks are a great way to teach your students about the statue of liberty. Aug 04, 2017 the words did not ring a bell among many visitors to the statue of liberty on thursday. American history series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in american history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. Leoyoubei art bookends,european american architecture landmark theme style clip file books organizer,school office or gift, non slip heavy steel, black 1 pairs new york statue of liberty 4. The statue is placed near the entrance to new york city harbor. What do you hear when cows sing, and other silly riddles and geese find the missing piece. The statue of liberty liberty enlightening the world.
If you had only one book to explain the statue of liberty to school age children, i would recommend using the story of the statue of liberty by betsy maestro and illustrated by giulio maestro. Included in this resource are 3 different minibook options and a nonfiction text so that your students can read and fill in the blanks on their own. The book follows the story as told in the new museumfrom its conception and creation to its restoration in 1986 to lady libertys place as a shining icon to the. The statue commemorates the signing of the united states declaration of independence. The statue of liberty s arm was in madison park from 1876 and 1882 to raise funds to complete the statue. Filled with illustrations and allnew photographs, this step 2 reader tells of how the american icon was sculpted, transported from france, and unveiled 125 years ago. Each option comes with a black and white and color version. The story of the statue informational nonfiction, 504 words, level m grade 2, lexile 560l multilevel book also available in levels j and p on an island in new york harbor stands a very big, green, famous ladythe statue of liberty. Celebrate the 125th birthday of our beloved statue of liberty with the story of how she came to stand in new york harbor. One is on the tablet lady liberty holds in her left arm, and the other is on a bronze plaque displayed at the statue of liberty exhibit. Today, the inscription is a topic of discussion as it comes up often when people talk about immigration. Each year, millions of visitors ride the ferry out to the island.
Included in this download is a mini reader and great activity to make learning about the statue of liberty come alive. Blackton, james stuart, 18751941, production, camera. Across the narrows, the bluffs of staten island wavered in the smoky light of dusk that turned the verrazano into bronze. Explore the history of the statue of liberty, discusses where the statue came from, who designed it, and its significance in american culture and history. The story of the statue of liberty book by betsy maestro. Thats about as tall as a tower of thirtyfive elevenyearold kids stacked headtotoe. Laboulaye wanted to present the statue as a gift to america. Her right foot is a new picture book about the statue of liberty and all that she stands for, written by dave eggers and illustrated by shawn. The author explains the building of the statue as well as the purpose. Statue of liberty tickets reserve statue of liberty tours etickets for the statue of liberty and ellis island. The statue of liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to america since 1886. Her words were so moving that they are now displayed within the statue. The story of how the 111foottall lady took her place in the new york harbor will fascinate young readers. It tells how it made, who made, and how they got it to america.
This step 2 nonfiction reader uses illustrations and photographs to tell the story of how lady liberty was sculpted, transported from france, unveiled, and made into an american icon. Although the statue of liberty herself was a gift from france, the stone pedestal that supports the statues 225tonne weight was paid for by americans. Statue of liberty ferry and ellis island immigration. All you need is a marker, paper, and some colored pencils. There are two inscriptions on the statue of liberty. Over 125 years ago our beloved statue of liberty made its way to new york harbor. The story of the statue of liberty betsy maestro paperback. At statue of liberty, words that resonate even if theyre. Her right foot chronicle, ages 37 by dave eggers and shawn harris is a handsome, cheerful and entertaining celebration of the statue of liberty and a look at a surprising feature of the. Buy tickets for the statue of liberty, tickets for.
Statue of liberty a threequarter front view of the statue of liberty. Nimac national instructional materials accessibility center books are available only to students with an iep individual education plan. She stands in new york harbor, her weathered copper fa ade a welcoming symbol of hope and freedom that resonates in the hearts of every nation on earth. Statue of liberty minibooks by a page out of history tpt. A picture book about the statue of liberty by dave. The statue of liberty national monument has served as an important symbol for the united states. Mar 06, 2012 the statue is to show the love of liberty shared by both countries. Statue of liberty and ellis island tickets statue cruises. This is the story of how lady liberty was sculpted, made its way from france, unveiled, and became an american icon. The statue of liberty ebook written by lucille recht penner. The story of the statue of liberty by betsy maestro. The only way to guarantee access to the interior of the statue of liberty national monument is to book in advance. In new york city, there were fireworks, parades, and patriotic speeches. This book provides an excellent and easy to understand history of the statue of liberty.
You see, the statue of liberty isnt just a huge statue of a lady, shes a symbol of hope and freedom for the millions of people who emigrated to the usa. The statue of liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of france to the people of the united states, has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. The new colossus is a sonnet by american poet emma lazarus 18491887. The statue of liberty national monument documents on the construction of the statue of liberty, the foundation, the pedestal, and lighthouse. The book also includes information about why why mr. On the subnational level, the statue of liberty was added to the new jersey register of historic places in 1971, and was made a new york city designated landmark in 1976. The voice of the statue of liberty by linda glaser emma lazarus was a wealthy jewish new yorker, who recognized her privilege when she witnessed poor immigrants in the harbor. The statue of liberty enlightening the world internet archive. Kennedys book a nation of immigrants 1958 as well as a 2010 political speech by president. The statues real name is liberty enlightening the world, but its often called lady liberty or the statue of liberty. The tablet shows the inscription july iv mdcclxxvijuly 4. Dynamic pen and ink watercolor paintings give visual information for young readers. The completed statue, with its innovative irontruss structure designed by alexandregustave eiffel, was completely assembled in france, then.
The words did not ring a bell among many visitors to the statue of liberty on thursday. Whats written at the bottom of the statue of liberty. Out in the channel, the statue of liberty stood alone on her little island, her corroding flame held high in the air as the sun set over the industrial shoreline and skyways of new jersey. The bronze plaque on the statues pedestal has the text of the poem the new colossus by emma lazarus engraved upon it. The creation of the statue of liberty 1 by yasmin sabina khan isbn. Words on statue of liberty merely a poem, not those of the. See more ideas about statue of liberty, statue of liberty book and statue. It took us through the journey of how she got to us and facts on where she stands now. Statue of liberty tickets, ellis island tickets, statue of liberty tours. The statue is placed on ellis island, near new york city harbor. The story of the statue of liberty scholastic books for kids. The most famous phrase associated with the statue of liberty, give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, comes from the poem the new colossus. May 01, 1986 the story of the statue of liberty was exactly what the title suggested.
She wrote the poem in 1883 to raise money for the construction of a pedestal for the statue of liberty liberty enlightening. It was an action packed summary of how lady liberty came to be and the meaning behind her now. The statue of liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a french professor to give the united states a monument to commemorate the revolutionary war alliance between the thirteen colonies and france. The statue of liberty by barry moreno arcadia publishing books. In 1876, france decided to give the united states a. She wrote a poem from the perspective of lady liberty welcoming the immigrants. The statue was the first thing they saw when they first arrived by boat and an audio guide revealed what. The statues torchbearing right arm and head were constructed before the rest of the statue, and were exhibited in both france and the united states in the 1870s in order to aid in fundraising. The story of the statue of liberty by betsy maestrogiulio. Statue of liberty summary a threequarter front view of the statue of liberty. November 15th, 2018 statue of libertys original torch moves to museum september 4th, 2018 2018 statue of liberty collectible august 14th, 2018 arrival records 18201957 available free online.