Fascinating Facts For Kids
The Statue of Liberty
How did the Statue of Liberty come to be built, and why has it become such an important symbol?
The Statue of Liberty: 51 Fascinating Facts for Kids is a concise, fact-based introduction to one of America's most recognizable landmarks, written for readers ages 9–12.
Presented through 51 short facts, the book explains how the idea for the statue originated in France after the American Civil War, how sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi designed it, and how fundraising and construction made the project possible.
Young readers will also learn about the pedestal, the statue's journey across the Atlantic, its unveiling in 1886, and a variety of interesting facts about the monument itself.
Topics covered include:
• The people behind the project, including Edouard de Laboulaye, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, Gustave Eiffel, and Joseph Pulitzer
• Why the statue was created and what its symbols represent
• How the statue was designed and built
• The challenges of raising money and transporting the monument to New York
• The opening ceremony in 1886
• Interesting facts about the statue's size, structure, and appearance
Written in a clear and accessible style, this book provides a brief overview of the Statue of Liberty and introduces young readers to the history behind one of America's most famous landmarks.
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