What Were the Twin Towers?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

What Were the Twin Towers?

Written by Jim O'Connor and Who HQ · Illustrated by Ted Hammond

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The Twin Towers were targeted in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and a significant impact on the United States and the world.

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112 pages· 8,039 words· Est. 1 hour read· 890L
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Uncover the saga of the Twin Towers, from their groundbreaking construction in 1973 to their tragic fall on September 11, 2001. These iconic skyscrapers once defined New York's skyline and served as a global economic hub. What led to their rise, and what forces conspired to bring them down? Delve into the history and mystery surrounding these towering giants and the day that changed a nation forever.

From the publisher

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers–how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers–also known as the World Trade Center–and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers–from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
8,039
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~U
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
182535
Publication
Published
May 10, 2016
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448487854
LCCN
2016011720

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