Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Liberty Bell as an American symbol.
John Jacob Mickley, an eleven-year-old, tells his siblings about his role in hiding the Liberty Bell from the British.
Introduces young readers to the Statue of Liberty, including its history and symbolic significance.
Traces the history of the Liberty Bell, including its role in the American Revolution, its famous crack, and how it became a symbol of the United States.
While there, the narrator sees the Liberty Bell, and learns about its history and why its still important today. A relatable storyline and vivid illustrations make this book both fun and accessible for young readers and listeners.
"Tells the story of transporting the Pennsylvania State House Bell from Philadelphia to the small town of Northampton Towne, now Allentown, in 1777"--Cover
Includes the history of the Liberty Bell from the first idea of making a bell to it being placed in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.
"Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its construction, its reconstruction, its location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States"--T.p. verso.
With this informative book, readers learn why and how the Liberty Bell was made, how it cracked, and how it received its name. Historical photographs and a timeline help readers understand the importance of the Liberty Bell.
"Let freedom ring!