Seven and a Half Tons of Steel
by Janet Nolan
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Pub Date Aug 02 2016 | Archive Date Aug 14 2016
Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC | Peachtree
Description
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.
A Note From the Publisher
Illustrator - Thomas Gonzalez
Advance Praise
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781561459124 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
Average rating from 8 members
Featured Reviews
Tara H, Librarian
I had no idea that they turned the World Trade Towers into a ship. It's hard to believe that there are kids that never got to see the towers and this is a great informational book about the tragedy and what came out of it. How we turned something horrible into a beautiful ship.
Donna M, Reviewer
Until I read this book I had no idea that they turned part of the remains from the Twin Towers into a ship. I remember watching 9/11 unfold on television and its hard to think that the children that this book is primarily aimed at won't be aware of this traumatic tragedy from recent history. This is an ideal way to explain to them about what happened.
Debbie T, Librarian
This gorgeously illustrated book will be a terrific introduction for even really little kids about the events of September 11. It uses short pieces of text to tell the story of what happened that day, but also what happened afterwards-when the US Navy took a piece of wreckage and used it to build a brand new war ship. Don't miss this one.
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