Books with author Rebecca Ann Hinson

La Estatua de la Libertad muestra la construcción y el significado de la Estatua de la Libertad.The Statue of Liberty and La Estatua de la Libertad illustrate the construction and meaning of Liberty Enlightening the World. The story of the monument begins with the American Revolution. The French Marquis de Lafayette served in the Continental Army under George Washington. He convinced King Louis XVI to send money, soldiers and warships. With help from the French, the Americans seized their liberty from Great Britain, but some people still lacked freedom. Slavery would divide the nation into free and slave states. During the American Civil War, Lincoln ordered that all slaves in the Confederate states be freed. Later the Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery in all states. Edouard de Laboulaye and his French committee helped newly freed American slaves. He suggested that France and the United States create a monument like the Roman goddess Libertas, commemorating freedom. Frédéric Bartholdi began work on the statue with money from French citizens. He displayed the bust in Paris. Models of the statue and tickets to watch construction were sold. Bartholdi created the arm, which he displayed in Philadelphia and New York City to raise funds for the base. Visitors paid 50 cents to climb to the balcony. Bartholdi created broken chains, symbolizing freedom. Bartholdi sculpted the statue's skin by hammering copper sheets onto a wooden framework. He sculpted the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Seven rays of the crown represent the sun, the seven seas, and the seven continents. The torch symbolizes hope, which liberty brings to the world. The Isère arrived in New Yorkwith 214 wooden crates holding the disassembled statue. After the pedestal was completed the statue was reassembled. Inscribed on a plaque in the base of the statue is "The New Colossus," written by Emma Lazarus. The Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States of America. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World proclaims the importance of freedom to all humankind.24-page bookfor grades 3-8 with free downloadable ELA text-dependent questions and teacher resources from Rebecca Hinson Publishing website.

Liberty explains how the Thirteen colonies declare their independence and fight to defend the United States of America. After Great Britain levied taxes on imports, the colonists rebel. The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party ensue. King George responds by sending General Gage and his troops, which leads to battles in Concord and Boston. The Continental Congress signs the Declaration of Independence. A new flag is created. "Yankee Doodle" is adapted from a British battle song. With Washington's army down to 5,000 soldiers, they cross the Delaware River, capturing 1,000 enemy soldiers in Trenton and defeating the British at Princeton. Americans continue to fight hard, but lose Philadelphia. After the British surrender in Saratoga, France joins the Americans. In Valley Forge, one out of four soldiers dies. French, Spanish, and Dutch allies rally behind the Americans. John Paul Jones, Captain of "Bonhomme Richard," utters, "I have not yet begun to fight!" The British surrender to the Americans at Yorktown. When Cornwallis' second in command, General O'Hara leads his army to surrender, he apologizes for the absence of Lord Cornwallis. Washington remains in the background on a brown horse and sends General Lincoln to accept the sword of Cornwallis and direct the British troops to ground their arms. Cornwallis frequently appeared in triumph at the head of his army, but he shrinks from participation in their degrading surrender. Washington and the Continental Army ride triumphantly into New York City. Washington resigns his commission, establishing civilian authority over the military. Led by George Washington, the Constitution is signed, making it the supreme law of the land. 24-page book for grades 3-8 with free downloadable ELA text-dependent questions and teacher resources from Rebecca Hinson Publishing website.