Product Description

Here is a fascinating story of the Liberty Bell—from its humble beginnings to is prominence as a lasting symbol of American freedom. It first arrived in Philadelphia in 1752 and was used to gater crowds to come hear important news about the War of Independence. The engage text and clever art combine to play homage to one of the United States’ finest treasures. April • Picture Book

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2046113 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 32 pages

From Booklist
*Starred Review* This attractive book brings the history of the Liberty Bell alive for young readers. The original bell, imported from England in 1752, made a dull sound and immediately cracked. Recast twice at an American foundry, the bell rang to announce one important event after another: the end of the French and Indian War; the Boston Tea Party; the battle at Lexington; the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the end of the Revolutionary War; and the death of George Washington, among others. Even after the bell cracked in 1843, it served as an important national symbol, traveling across the U.S. in the late 1800s to help reunify the country. In different periods, abolitionists, suffragists, and civil rights leaders adopted the Liberty Bell as their symbol. Students tend to learn and subsequently categorize historical periods as separate "units," but here Magaziner wisely creates an overall sense of unity through history. Written with clarity and verve, this uses the central image of the bell to tie together the events it heralded and the causes it came to represent. O'Brien's imaginative and sometimes witty ink drawings illustrate with finesse. Glossary appended. Phelan, Carolyn

About the Author
Henry Jonas Magaziner is a contributor for Holiday House Inc. titles including: "'Our Liberty Bell."'

John O'Brien is a illustrator for Holiday House Inc. titles including "'Our Liberty Bell."'

Customer Reviews

Great Teaching Tool for the Liberty Bell...
This is a great book. I'm using this book to give a lesson plan on the Liberty Bell. This is a story version of how the Liberty Bell was saved so that children will gain a better perspective without the information being dry. There is even an explanation in the back of the book explaining how the story is true and exactly how the characters fit into the storyline.

Great book... especially if you are interested in using it as a teaching tool.