HISTORY
Ohlin, Nancy

The Statue of Liberty

(4) K-3 Blast Back! series. Illustrated by Roger Simó. Ohlin presents a brief history of the iconic American monument and symbol in this small nonfiction chapter book. Information includes conception of the gift by the French, individuals involved, struggle for funding, design and construction, and erection of the statue in New York Harbor. The cartoony pen drawings add little value, but young history buffs will appreciate the easy-to-read narrative. Bib.

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