Many people know the Liberty Bell by sight. But they likely don't know it hasn't been rung since 1846! That was also the year the wide crack appeared in the bell's structure. Americans may not hear the bell, but they still know it is a ringing symbol of U.S. freedom. Readers will learn when the bell was first made, how it became a representation of liberty and patriotism, and where they could see it today. The achievable text, a benefit to any social studies curricular collection, is paired with vivid photographs of the bell and interesting historical images.