America Is Under Attack
September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell
Roaring Brook Press
Available: 08/16/11
7.5 x 9.32 · 64 pages
Ages 6-10 years
9781596436947
CDN $18.99
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One of School Library Journal 's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011
One of Horn Book 's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011
On the ten year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, a straightforward and sensitive book for a generation of readers too young to remember that terrible day.
The events of September 11, 2001 changed the world forever. In the fourth installment of the Actual Times series, Don Brown narrates the events of the day in a way that is both accessible and understandable for young readers. Straightforward and honest, this account moves chronologically through the morning, from the terrorist plane hijackings to the crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania; from the rescue operations at the WTC site in New York City to the collapseof the buildings. Vivid watercolor illustrations capture the emotion and pathos of the tragedy making this an important book about an unforgettable day in American history.
Don Browns books include The Notorious Izzy Fink, The Train Jumper, Kid Blink Beats the World, Mack Made Movies and Across a Dark and Wild Sea . He lives on Long Island, New York.