Seven and a Half Tons of Steel

By Charles C. Manz and Christopher P. Neck

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561459127
• ISBN13: 9781561459124
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 11.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

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