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Seven and a Half Tons of Steel
Contributor(s): Nolan, Janet (Author), Gonzalez, Thomas (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1561459127     ISBN-13: 9781561459124
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $16.16  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: August 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 21st Century
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
Dewey: 623.825
LCCN: 2015046214
Lexile Measure: 820
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 11.7" W x 10.1" (1.10 lbs) 36 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 182911
Reading Level: 4.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Towers beam.

"The emphasis is not on damage and destruction, but on America's power to recover. Teachers and parents looking for picture books that celebrate the nation and its military will welcome Nolan and Gonzalez's work." ―Publishers Weekly

Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow.

Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.

Awards:

Teachers' Choices ―International Literacy Association
Comstock Read Aloud Book Award (Honor) ―Minnesota State University Moorhead
Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades 3-5) ―Diamond State Reading Association
Illinois Reads (Grades 3-5) ―Illinois Reading Council
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades 3-5) ―Kentucky Association of School Librarians
Magnolia Book Award (Short List, Grades 3-5) ―Mississippi Children's Museum / MDE / MLA / MLC / USM
Books All Young Georgians Should Read ―Georgia Center for the Book


Contributor Bio(s): Nolan, Janet: - Janet Nolan is the author of several picture books. She has a BA from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and a master's degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She lives in Illinois.Gonzalez, Thomas: - Thomas Gonzalez was born in Havana, Cuba, and moved to the United States as a child. An artist and painter, he directed campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, NASCAR, the NFL, and McDonald's, in addition to illustrating children's books. He lives in Georgia.