America Is Under Attack

By Don Brown

Book #4 in the Actual Times series

Experience the unforgettable events of September 11 through a vivid, accessible narrative for young readers.

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64 pages· 3,032 words· Est. 34 min read

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Bookroo's summary

On September 11, 2001, the world changed forever. This book guides young readers through that fateful day, from the hijackings to the tragic crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. With vivid illustrations, it captures the emotion and heroism of the rescue efforts, offering a sensitive and straightforward account of an unforgettable moment in history. How did these events unfold, and what impact did they leave behind? Discover the story of a day that reshaped the world.

From the publisher

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.

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