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  • The Statue of Liberty

  • 51 Fascinating Facts for Kids: Facts About the Statue of Liberty
  • By: Leanne Walters
  • Narrated by: Eli Snuggs
  • Length: 13 mins

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The Statue of Liberty

By: Leanne Walters
Narrated by: Eli Snuggs
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Summary

For kids for 9-12 years old

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most famous and recognizable landmarks and is one of the first sights many people see when entering the United States by ship.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France following the end of the American Civil War and was built to celebrate freedom and the friendship between France and America.

Leanne Walters brings you 51 fascinating facts to tell the story of the Statue of Liberty, from the original idea in France to its assembly on an island in New York Harbor.

Going through a long book can be daunting for a youngster, but Walters presents the story of the Statue of Liberty in 51 easy-to-understand sections.

We hope that you will be fascinated by the Statue of Liberty facts in our book and that you will be motivated to find out even more about this remarkable monument to freedom and liberty.

This book is suitable for aged 9 and above.

Chapters:

The Idea

Bartholdi in America

Bartholdi's Design

Raising Money

Construction Begins

The Pedestal

The Statue of Liberty Arrives

Assorted Statue of Liberty Facts

©2017 Phillip Walker (P)2022 Phillip Walker
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