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!
* "This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"All rise to this evocative, empowering offering." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[A] true tale of cooperation among all ages." -- Publishers Weekly
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.
Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens. He invited them to contribute whatever they
