Book Description
Includes a reading group guide with discussion questions.
Author : Nora Raleigh Baskin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,11 MB
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1442485078
Includes a reading group guide with discussion questions.
Author : Sean Rubin
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1250838584
A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin. * "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." —Kirkus, starred review In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring. On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree’s home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: the tree had survived. Dubbed the “Survivor Tree,” it was moved to the Bronx to recover. And in the thoughtful care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Callery pear was nursed back to health. Almost a decade later, the Survivor Tree returned home and was planted in the 9/11 Memorial to provide beauty and comfort...and also hope. This is the story of that tree—and of a nation in recovery. Told from the tree’s perspective, This Very Tree is a touching tribute to first responders, the resilience of America, and the restorative power of community.
Author : Susan Hefley
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,32 MB
Release : 2019-09-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780578577135
A simple account of September 11, 2001, explaining to the youngest about this day in a poetic and meaningful tone that says this happened, but we are going to be all right. It honors those that serve and protect our country and is a proper tribute to the heroes of this remarkable tragedy. It is a story of hope.
Author : Don Brown
Publisher : Flash Point
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1466807954
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.
Author : Alan Gratz
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338245775
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller. In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present. September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape? September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.
Author : Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 40,36 MB
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316262234
From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks in a classroom of students who cannot remember the event but live through the aftermath of its cultural shift. When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Dèja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.
Author : Julie Gassman
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 22,93 MB
Release : 2016-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1515702693
"Presents the heroic sea evacuation of September 11, 2001 with narrative text and vivid illustrations"--
Author : Jim O'Connor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0451532775
Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers—also known as the World Trade Center—and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers—from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.
Author : Elaine Berkowitz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 36,26 MB
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1499813376
Sixth graders Tony and Elizabeth are taking a field trip with their class to the World Trade Center. But when terrorists hijack and fly airplanes into the Twin Towers, they will need to work together in order to survive one of the most horrific attacks on US soil. Tony is excited to start middle school. He's curious to meet new kids and looking forward to the first field trip of the year. Tony's sixth grade class is visiting his dad's office in the World Trade Center, one of the tallest buildings in New York City! Meanwhile, Elizabeth misses her old school and her old friends in Queens. So, the thought of spending a whole day watching her new classmates make jokes and play around on a field trip has her feeling anxious. Then, the unthinkable happens. Airplanes have been flown into each of the World Trade Center buildings, and in an instant the world has turned upside down. Elizabeth and Tony are separated from their class and need to rely on each other to survive one of the worst attacks in American history.
Author : Marcie Colleen
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,96 MB
Release : 2021
Category : September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
ISBN : 9780316487672
The Callery pear tree standing at the base of the World Trade Center is almost destroyed on September 11, but it is pulled from the rubble, coaxed back to life, and replanted as part of the 9/11 memorial.