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Description
This book provides a chronological account of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. It narrates the events from the initial plane hijackings to the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York. The book also covers the attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the crash of a fourth hijacked plane in Pennsylvania.
Quick Summary
This book brings a serious historical moment down to a kid-friendly level without losing the power of the story. Kids will love reading about everyday heroes, from firefighters rushing into burning towers to brave passengers who fought back against hijackers on Flight 93. If your kid enjoys the Magic Tree House series or "I Survived" books, they'll be drawn to this real-life tale that reads like a story but teaches true history. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about world events and want to understand a day that changed America.