Hurtig, Jennifer.

Statue of Liberty / Jennifer Hurtig. - New York, NY : Weigl Publishers, c2009. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 27 cm. - Structural wonders . - Structural wonders. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 30) and index.

What is the Statue of Liberty? -- History of the statue -- Big ideas -- Profile -- The science behind the building -- Science and technology -- Computer-aided design -- Measuring the Statue of Liberty -- Environmental viewpoint -- Construction careers -- Notable structures -- Statues around the world -- Quiz -- Testing corrosion.

Explores the history of the Statue of Liberty, the people responsible for its creation, and the science behind it.

ISBN: 9781590369401 (hard cover : alk. paper) 9781590369418 (soft cover : alk. paper) 1590369408 (hard cover : alk. paper) 1590369416 (soft cover : alk. paper)

Source: 1290961 QBI

LCCN: 2008015665

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.

LC Class. No.: F128.64.L6 / H87 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 974.7/1