Author: Chana Stiefel
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338782665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together! "All rise to this evocative, empowering offering." -- Kirkus Reviews On America's 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen -- and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. Few of America's millionaires were willing to foot the bill. Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they could, no matter how small an amount, to raise funds to mount this statue. The next day, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters poured in. Soon, Pulitzer's campaign raised enough money to construct the pedestal. And with the help of everyday Americans (including many thousands of schoolchildren!) the Statue of Liberty rose skyward, torch ablaze, to welcome new immigrants for a life of freedom and opportunity! Chana Stiefel's charming and immediate writing style is perfectly paired with Chuck Groenink's beautiful, slyly humorous illustrations. Back matter with photographs included.
Let Liberty Rise!: How America’s Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty
Author: Chana Stiefel
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338782665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together! "All rise to this evocative, empowering offering." -- Kirkus Reviews On America's 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen -- and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. Few of America's millionaires were willing to foot the bill. Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they could, no matter how small an amount, to raise funds to mount this statue. The next day, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters poured in. Soon, Pulitzer's campaign raised enough money to construct the pedestal. And with the help of everyday Americans (including many thousands of schoolchildren!) the Statue of Liberty rose skyward, torch ablaze, to welcome new immigrants for a life of freedom and opportunity! Chana Stiefel's charming and immediate writing style is perfectly paired with Chuck Groenink's beautiful, slyly humorous illustrations. Back matter with photographs included.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338782665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together! "All rise to this evocative, empowering offering." -- Kirkus Reviews On America's 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen -- and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. Few of America's millionaires were willing to foot the bill. Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they could, no matter how small an amount, to raise funds to mount this statue. The next day, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters poured in. Soon, Pulitzer's campaign raised enough money to construct the pedestal. And with the help of everyday Americans (including many thousands of schoolchildren!) the Statue of Liberty rose skyward, torch ablaze, to welcome new immigrants for a life of freedom and opportunity! Chana Stiefel's charming and immediate writing style is perfectly paired with Chuck Groenink's beautiful, slyly humorous illustrations. Back matter with photographs included.
Air Service Journal
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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Aircraft Journal
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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Journal of the United States Artillery
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Category : Artillery
Languages : en
Pages : 550
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Category : Artillery
Languages : en
Pages : 550
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The Journals
Author: R. T. Stone
Publisher: Dascribe Literary Services
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Do you believe in destiny? The author didn't. He had lived the American Dream as an obscure self-made millionaire. Then one mysterious night all that changed. In the space of a few short moments, he discovered a book, watched his night-club burn to the ground, was framed for attempted murder and arson, lost a fortune, and had his world shattered.
Publisher: Dascribe Literary Services
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Do you believe in destiny? The author didn't. He had lived the American Dream as an obscure self-made millionaire. Then one mysterious night all that changed. In the space of a few short moments, he discovered a book, watched his night-club burn to the ground, was framed for attempted murder and arson, lost a fortune, and had his world shattered.
Railway International Passenger and Ticket Agents Journal
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Languages : en
Pages : 712
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Languages : en
Pages : 712
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CLA Journal
Author: College Language Association (U.S.)
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Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Chains
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416905863
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom. From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416905863
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom. From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Author: Frederick Douglass
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Category : Abolitionists
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Frederick Douglass recounts early years of abuse, his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass's autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield.
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Category : Abolitionists
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Frederick Douglass recounts early years of abuse, his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass's autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield.
The American Foreign Service Journal
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Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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