Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breath free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me. National Monuments Tanya Lee Stone Interesting facts, maps, and beautiful color photographs make this a nice introductory reference book.
Bulleted boxes offer highlights and fun facts about the monuments.
The sites chosen for selection in this book include some Washington D.C. favorites as well as the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore and Mesa Verde National Park. Designed to stimulate further interest, this book includes a glossary, reading list, and a section on where to get online information. This book is part of a series of ten titles, including America s Top 10 Rivers , Top 10 National Parks , and Top 10 Natural Wonders . Carrying precious gifts from loving grandparents, Annushka and Tanya leave their Russian homeland to join their father in America. The young sisters are intimidated by the size of the steamship, the crowded conditions in steerage, and the violent rocking of the ship during a storm.