The Liberty Bell (American Symbols) [Library Binding]

Mary Firestone (Author), Matthew Skeens (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: American Symbols

Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the United States. Find out why Americans still treasure the bell, along with its famous crack.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4–These attractively illustrated books introduce the history and significance of two of America's national symbols. In Liberty Bell, students will learn about the purchase of the bell, its Revolutionary War history, its symbolic use by abolitionists, and its famous fissure. Bald Eagle reviews the historical debate over the national bird, common traits associated with it, depictions of the bald eagle on currency and on the Great Seal, and facts about the species itself. Skeens's contemporary watercolors give a friendly and accessible cast to the symbols and events under consideration. With their large font, short sections, and clear writing, these titles will satisfy teachers looking for straightforward introductions to core democratic symbols for early primary-grade students or for elementary-aged new Americans.–Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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About the Author

Mary Firestone has written more than 30 childrens books. Her books have been recommended by the National Science Teacher Association, and she has received a Best Writing in the Arts award from the Minneapolis Neighborhood Press Association. Mary and her son, Adam, love riding their bikes near their St. Paul, Minnesota, home. Their cat, Rigley, waves from the window. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: Picture Window Books (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1404831010
• ISBN-13: 978-1404831018
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,058,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book! A must -read!, June 8, 2008

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Deborah Sandford "Marian the Librarian" (Madison, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Liberty Bell (American Symbols) (Paperback)

Oh, no! Not another book about the Liberty Bell, and at first glance, a rather juvenile-looking one, at that. But--this is an excellent book! Themed as if taking a tour at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, it is appealingly illustrated with broad, earth-tone water-color pictures, giving it the edge for a show-and-tell read -aloud. The text is large, clear and diversely well-defined. The history of the bell is pointed out clearly, simply and concisely; a glossary helps out for those unfamiliar terms. Every reader is sure to learn something they had not known from this fun and interesting book! By the value of this book alone, I would not hesitate to purchase all the books in the American Symbols series for library or classroom.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Teaching Tool for the Liberty Bell..., November 24, 2007

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M. Brooke (Traverse City, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Liberty Bell (American Symbols) (Paperback)

This is a great book for learning about the Liberty Bell. It's not in a storyline format, but the images are great and the information is accurate. This is a great tool for the younger students learning about Philadelphia, PA and the Liberty Bell. Great book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sign of Freedom, August 2, 2011

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Catherine W. Hughes (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Liberty Bell (American Symbols) (Paperback)

Tour guide, Clara, takes this book's readers through a history of the Liberty Bell, from its creation, to the Revolutionary War, to its last ring, and the nation's bicentennial. This piece of history and its simple, easy to read story, is a great resource for children ages 5-8.