The story of the construction, history, and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty--a gift to the U.S. from France--is related in a brightly illustrated, entertaining book for beginning readers.

Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where the statue came from, how she was built, and what American ideas she represents.