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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read
What Were the Twin Towers?
By Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)
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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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