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Description
This book chronicles terrorist activity throughout the world in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, with particular focus on the September 11 attacks and the subsequent response to them. It examines the causes of terrorism and explores potential solutions to addressing this global threat. The book is written for middle grade readers and provides a comprehensive overview of the war on terrorism during its first year.
Quick Summary
Packed with real stories from the frontlines of history, this book takes readers inside the dramatic first year after September 11th when the world changed forever. Middle graders will devour the fast-paced accounts of the attacks, the heroes who rose to the challenge, and the global manhunt that followed, all presented in a way that feels like watching a blockbuster documentary. If your kid loves gripping real-world stories and page-turning nonfiction Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "I Survived" series or Walter Dean Myers' history books, they'll be hooked from the first page. Perfect for kids ages 10 to 14 in grades five through eight who are curious about recent history and want to understand the events that shaped their world.