Seven and a Half Tons of Steel: A Post-9/11 Story of Hope and Transformation
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- Synopsis
- A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower's beam.Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow.Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.
- Copyright:
- 2016
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781682634318
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781561459124
- Publisher:
- Holiday House
- Date of Addition:
- 11/13/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Janet Nolan
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Technology
- Grade Levels:
- First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
- Reading Age:
- 6–9
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.