Visit the Statue of Liberty

Visit the Statue of Liberty by Siobhan Moriarty is an early reader book that introduces the history and creation of the famous monument. It pairs historic and contemporary photographs with simple text to show how the statue was designed, built, and erected in New York Harbor. The book explains the significance of the statue as a symbol of freedom and includes basic facts about its designer, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and the effort that brought it to America. Through the visual timeline, young readers follow the statue's story from its gift from France to its role as a beloved landmark.