Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, explaining who conceived the idea of giving the gift to the U.S., looking at the life of French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi, and discussing the construction process in France, the statue's journey to the U.S., and efforts in America to raise money for its reassembly. Series: Reading Essentials In Social Studies: Symbols of a Nation SECOND CHANCE READING Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 6.3 ATOS Book Level: 6.1 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 1 AR Quiz: 64929EN Lexile Measure: 920 Guided Reading Level: T.