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Product Description Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the United States. Find out why Americans still treasure the bell, along with its famous crack. Review These attractively illustrated books introduce the history and significance of two of America's national symbols. In Liberty Bell, students will learn about the purchase of the bell, its Revolutionary War history, its symbolic use by abolitionists, and it --School Library Journal The editors at Picture Window Books must have been reading librarians' and educators' minds when they put together the ""American Symbols"" series. The 974s (Dewey) are thin on inspiring read-alouds and Firestone's guided tour of the Liberty Bell hits the n --CLCD Newsletter About the Author Mary Firestone has written more than 30 childrens books. Her books have been recommended by the National Science Teacher Association, and she has received a Best Writing in the Arts award from the Minneapolis Neighborhood Press Association. Mary and her son, Adam, love riding their bikes near their St. Paul, Minnesota, home. Their cat, Rigley, waves from the window.