| America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell Contributor(s): Brown, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250044154 ISBN-13: 9781250044150 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 21st Century |
| Dewey: 973.931 |
| LCCN: 2010045417 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 7.03" W x 9.11" (0.35 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York - Locality - Washington, D.C. - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 136799 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of School Library Journal's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011One 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 collapse of 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Don: - Don Brown's 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. |