The Story Of The Statue Of Liberty Read Free Books and Download eBooks
"Written for the youngest audience...the text is very simple yet manages to convey all the major events in Liberty's creation....The full-color watercolors show amazing detail and are extremely rich."--Horn Book.
Lexile Measure: AD740L (What's this?)
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Mulberry Ed edition (May 26, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0688087469
ISBN-13: 978-0688087463
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #71,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #26 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art > Sculpture #50 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > 1800s #70 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > 1900s
Age Range: 6 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 7
The text and especially the illustrations in this book were just what I needed to explain to my kindergarten students what it would be like to visit the Statue of Liberty. The illustrator shows an aerial view of the statue on Liberty Island, the ferry needed to reach the island, and New York City in the far background. He continues with pictures showing the construction of the statue to the impressive fire works celebration on the Fourth of July. The author explains the building of the statue as well as the purpose. 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.
I also use this book in my classroom and third graders love it. They are fascinated with the size and grandeur of the Statue of Liberty. This book tells the history of the Statue in simple text and large, vivid illustrations. (Did you know that he made it to look like his mother?) I recommend this book for 7-9 year olds. It will expand their horizons and leave them hoping that someday they will see the Statue in person.
GREAT book on the statue -- the creation, design, and installation of the statue, as well as her symbolism.This book is not so much a "patriotic" book -- it is more the start-to-finish story of the construction of the statue. EXCELLENT illustrations.I also recommend:young children: "L is for Liberty" by Wendy C. Lewisonearly readers: "The Statue of Liberty" STEP 2 by Lucille R. Penner
My 2 year old is facinated with the Statue of Liberty. So before we visited her in person, I wanted to find a simple worded book with lots of captivating pictures and found this one. It really does an excellent job of telling the story of how America obtained Lady Liberty. We would highly recommend this book to any American Patriot!!
Elizabeth BellThe Story of the Statue of Liberty by, Betsy & Giulio Maestro The Story of the Statue of Liberty by, Betsy and Giulio Maestro is a wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated childrens' book on the making and history of the Statue of Liberty. This book is a great tool for classroom use as well as a good entertaining read. The illustrator Giulio Maestro did a good job of relating the illustrations with the written information in the book. The illustrations are accurate and very impressive! The author Besty Maestro writes the historical information of the Statue of Liberty in an easily understood way that is student and kid friendly. All of the information in the book is accurate. This book can be used in classrooms ranging from kindergarten through third grade; as well as adult readers. The book begins with the sketching and beginning steps of how the statue was built. The book then goes on to explain how all of the different parts of the statue were made and how it was boxed and transported to America. Finally it ends with the celebration of the full statue being built and how it is enjoyed still today. In the back of the book there are great resources to be used in the classroom; such as a table of important dates, names of all who contributed to the statue, the actual dimensions of the statue and different restorations that have been made to the statue throughout the years. Betsy and Giulio's Maestro The Story of the Statue of Liberty follows some of the National Council for the Social Studies Standards or NCSS. These standards are, helping learners to analyze and evaluate the influence of various forms of citizen action on public policy. This standard pertains to the book because by reading the book students understand how the actions of the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty affected our history and still influence us today. Another NCSS standard this book benefits is enable learners to develop historical understanding through the avenues of social, political, economic, and cultural history.
This book gives a perfect response to the questions of a very inquisitive 5 year old--His teacher told a story of Lady Liberty and he was loaded with questions about her-- this book filled in the blanks--Super reading for a child and his Grampy or Grammy.
I have an oversized book of "The Story of the Statue of Liberty." I read it every year to my Kindergarten Class when we study American Symbols. This year it was damaged by some water and I immediately ordered this book. It is larger than a normal sized picture book but not at big as my original which was 2 1/2 feet tall. It worked just as well and was a little easier to hold. I did like the larger pictures but this one works fine.
Nicely done book with interesting facts for all ages. The only reason for four stars is that I wasn't so keen on the illustration style, it there's not too much out there on the Statue of Liberty to choose from.
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