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24) Her right foot
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Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her? She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? In this fun take on nonfiction, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Fourth in a series of publications from this project, previously published in 2001, 2005 (The economic benefits of historic preservation in Colorado), and 2011 (The economic power of heritage and place). This 2017 publication explores the current and future preservation efforts and rewards of preservation Colorado's historic structures, and its effect on the communities affected -- especially the economic impact. "An essential component to this guide...
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
Colorado's historic resources contribute significantly to the economic, environmental, social, and aesthetic value of the state. From an economic perspective, historic preservation activities boost local and state economies by creating jobs, revitalizing residential and commercial areas, leveraging private capital, and stimulating a wide range of related economic opportunities. But the value of historic preservation is not just economic. Historic...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Tour some of the world's most famous haunted places in Spooky Schools and Libraries. Young readers will learn about the history, eerie occurrences, and public reactions to several spooky sites. The book also provides historic context and scientific facts that explain what is really going on. Dynamic photos and illustrative details will make readers feel as though they've just visited each hair-raising locale! "--Amazon.com.