Let Liberty Rise!: How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty av Chana Stiefel

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<DIV> How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together!<P></P><P><B>* "This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries." -- <I>School Library Journal</I>, starred review</P><P></P><P>"All rise to this evocative, empowering offering." -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I></P><P></P><P>"[A] true tale of cooperation among all ages." -- <I>Publishers Weekly</I></P><P></B></P><P></P><P>On America''s 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen -- and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. Few of America''s millionaires were willing to foot the bill.</P><P></P><P>Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they