Seven and a Half Tons of Steel
Author | : Janet Nolan |
Publisher | : Holiday House |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2022-06-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781682634318 |
ISBN-13 | : 1682634310 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Towers 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.