statues

Thirteen-year-old Lemony Snicket begins his apprenticeship with S. Theodora Markson of the secretive V.F.D. in the tiny dot of a town called Stain'd By The Sea, where he helps investigate the theft of a statue.

Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, its construction, its location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Introduces the history and symbolism of the famous New York City landmark, the Statue of Liberty.

The giant statue that has always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities along the lower Adriatic coast.

Traces the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its centennial with emphasis on the statue's restoration, its significance through the years, and the plans for the 1986 centennial celebration.

As the war between statues and gargoyles continues to rage throughout London, Edie resolves to get her revenge on the Walker, who nearly killed her the last time they met. Meanwhile, George has his hands full as he attempts to combat the Dark Knight, who has been stalking him for quite some time.

Having upset the balance between the warring statues of London, twelve-year-old George is confronted with new challenges as he tries to free his captured friends Edie and The Gunner from the formidable Walker and deal with the three strange veins of marble, bronze, and stone that have begun to grow out of his hand.

Twelve-year-old George breaks the head off a dragon sculpture outside the Natural History Museum in an act of rebellion and soon discovers, to his dismay, that he has reawakened the war between the statues of London.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the statues and monuments which reflect the history, diversity, and heritage of America.