Seven and a Half Tons of Steel A Post-9/11 Story of Hope and Transformation |
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| Author:
| Nolan, Janet |
| Illustrator:
| Gonzalez, Thomas |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68263-328-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2021 |
| Publisher: | Holiday House, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $17.99 |
Book Description:
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A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower's beam. 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...
More Description A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower's beam.
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.