America Is Under Attack - September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell

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.

About the author

Don Brown's books include The Notorious Izzy Fink, The Train Jumper, Kid Blink Beats the World, Mack Made Movies and Across a Dark and Wild Sea. He lives on Long Island, New York.

Product details

• Authors: Don Brown
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.08.2014
• EAN: 9781250044150
• ISBN: 978-1-250-04415-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Weight: 177 g
• Series: Actual Times
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; 21. Jahrhundert (2000 bis 2100 n. Chr.), Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Nonfiction, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 21st Century