On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four U.S. airliners: two destroyed the Twin Towers in New York City, one damaged the Pentagon, and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. This book traces the events of that day, gives the historical background, and outlines the steps taken in response so that readers will gain an understanding of the horrific attacks and their consequences.
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Release date
September 3, 2013 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781464501708
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781464501708
- File size: 8310 KB
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Languages
- English
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January 1, 2011
This book gives a broad overview of the historical antecedents, critical events, prominent individuals, and political, social, and cultural impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The text, including sidebars, is dry but clear and accessible. Photographs (most from the Associated Press) set in a textbooklike design help illustrate the information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.(Copyright 2011 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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