| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
111 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. |
| Series |
Blast back! |
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Ohlin, Nancy.
Blast back!
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| Audience |
Ages 7-10. |
| Note |
"A Peek into the Past"--Cover. |
| Summary |
"Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Statue of Liberty! When people think about the Statue of Liberty, that iconic statue will surely come to mind. But why do we have that statue, and who is that woman anyway? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the statue was built to the history behind its creation and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how it almost didn't get built and how the man who designed the Eiffel Tower designed the "spine" of the statue. The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"When people think about the Statue of Liberty, that iconic statue will surely come to mind. But why do we have that statue, and who is that woman anyway? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the statue was built to the history behind its creation and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how it almost didn't get built and how the man who designed the Eiffel Tower designed the "spine" of the statue. The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 110). |
| Subject |
Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) -- Juvenile literature.
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Statue of Liberty National Monument (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Juvenile literature.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- History -- Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, etc.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Art -- Sculpture.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- United States -- History -- 19th Century.
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New York (State) -- New York.
(OCoLC)fst01204333
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United States -- Statue of Liberty National Monument.
(OCoLC)fst01310503
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Buildings. (OCoLC)fst00840962
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Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) (OCoLC)fst01132146
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Simó, Roger, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781499804560 (paperback) |
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1499804563 (paperback) |
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9781499804577 (hardcover) |
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1499804571 (hardcover) |
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