Escape from the Towers cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1315
Points per Word 0.00038
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Photographs, diagrams, and firsthand accounts in this book explore the events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Center Twin Towers.

Quick Summary

Real photos, clear diagrams, and eyewitness snippets turn the tragic day of September 11 into a gripping, personal story that pulls readers right into the chaos. Kids will love flipping through vivid images and short, punchy captions that let them feel the urgency and heroism of the moment without wading through long text. If your kid likes the "I Survived" series, they will love this because it delivers the same heart-pounding, true-life tension with real photographs and maps. Ideal for readers ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8, especially those curious about history or looking for a short, picture-rich read.