Lady Liberty a biography

Presents the story of the work that was done by so many on both sides of the ocean to create this enduring symbol of freedom and the fundraisers held by everyday people to build her the pedestal on which she would forever stand.

Main Author: Rappaport, Doreen.
Other Authors: Tavares, Matt (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2014
Series: Candlewick biographies
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Summary: Presents the story of the work that was done by so many on both sides of the ocean to create this enduring symbol of freedom and the fundraisers held by everyday people to build her the pedestal on which she would forever stand.
Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780763671143
0763671142
9780763671150
0763671150
Author Notes: Doreen Rappaport has written many books for young readers, including an acclaimed trilogy about the African-American experience: N o More! , Free at Last! , and Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round , all illustrated by Shane W. Evans. She is also the author of Martin's Big Words: the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , illustrated by Bryan Collier. She lives in Copake Falls, New York.

Matt Tavares is the illustrator of Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale , retold by Stephen Mitchell; Jack and the Beanstalk , retold by E. Nesbit; and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas . He has also written and illustrated three books inspired by baseball: Mudball , Oliver's Game , and Zachary's Ball . Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit, Maine.