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America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell (Actual Times, 4) Paperback – August 5, 2014

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On the ten year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, a straightforward and sensitive book for a generation of readers too young to remember that terrible day.

The events of September 11, 2001 changed the world forever. In the fourth installment of the Actual Times series, Don Brown narrates the events of the day in a way that is both accessible and understandable for young readers. Straightforward and honest, this account moves chronologically through the morning, from the terrorist plane hijackings to the crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania; from the rescue operations at the WTC site in New York City to the collapse of the buildings. Vivid watercolor illustrations capture the emotion and pathos of the tragedy making this an important book about an unforgettable day in American history.

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“Explaining the events of September 11, even 10 years afterward, is a task fraught with emotion. Brown's sturdy yet empathetic tone seems just right.” ―Publishers Weekly Online

“* Illustrated on every spread with line-and-wash pictures that are forthright but never sensational, the book is superbly focused and completely honest.” ―
The Horn Book Magazine, starred review

“* Brown's compelling narrative chronologically recounts the morning's events in a tone both straightforward and compassionate, without resorting to sensationalism.” ―
School Library Journal, starred review

“Brown's take . . . is a model of straightforward, earnest nonfiction writing that brings things to many an uncomfortable point--that cannot be avoided--without going too far.” ―
Booklist

“Ten years' distance from the events allows Brown to include in his carefully crafted narrative some details missing in even the best of the children's titles released closer to September 11, 2001.” ―
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Don Brown’s books include The Notorious Izzy Fink, The Train Jumper, Kid Blink Beats the World, Mack Made Movies and Across a Dark and Wild Sea. He lives on Long Island, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish (August 5, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250044154
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250044150
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 840L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.05 x 0.15 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 365 ratings

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Don Brown is the author/illustrator of more than two dozen history books for kids.

He has introduced young readers to the famous, such as Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Dolly Madison, and the less well known, such as Mary Kingsley, Mary Anning, and Mack Sennett. His books have explored important events such as the Battle of Lexington & Concord, the sinking of the Titanic, and the duel of Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr. AMERICA IS UNDER ATTACK sensitively reviewed the tragic events of September 11th.

Don's books have received numerous starred reviews. He has won many awards including a Horn Book Honor and the William Allen White Award. THE GREAT AMERICAN DUSTBOWL has been nominated for the Texas Blue Bonnet Award, the third time one of Don's books has been honored.

DROWNED CITY is is a graphic novel history of Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of New Orleans. It was published on the tenth anniversary of the disaster.

THE UWANTED: STORIES OF THE SYRIAN REFUGEES is a graphic non-fiction about the Syrian Civil War and the refugee crisis that followed. It won the 2019 ALA YALSA Award for non-fiction and was also an ALA Sibert Award nominee.

ROCKET TO THE MOON is a graphic non-fiction the explores the history of rockets that culminated in the successful moon landing in 1969. It has received multiple starred reviews.

Don makes presentations to kids around the country.

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Customers find the book informative and relatable for young readers. They describe the writing as well-researched and easy to understand. The illustrations are described as beautiful and tastefully done. However, some customers feel the book is too long for their 3rd grade students and not big enough to read to a classroom of students on the carpet.

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26 customers mention "Information content"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and interesting for teaching about the 9/11 attacks. It provides well-researched stories and quotes from heroes. The book helps students understand the devastating events by providing details and describing the experiences of those who were there.

"This was a very emotional and factual read about what the Twin Towers were and what happened on that day in September 2001." Read more

"Good story writing. Great information" Read more

"...Don Brown has answered that question beautifully. He gives the basic string of events, but he also humanizes the story by quoting and telling the..." Read more

"...This book gave lots of details to help students understand how devastating the Day ways, without being too scary for them." Read more

19 customers mention "Literacy"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a relatable account for young readers. They say it's a great learning tool and opens up great discussions with their children. The book is suitable for students in grades 5-6 with support, but it's an 8th grade AR level book.

"...It is heavy content and it made me cry but opened up great discussions with my children. My kids are 7 and 9 years old." Read more

"...It doesn't get into WHY this happened, but gives enough information for most kids as to HOW it happened." Read more

"...Very tastefully done. A great learning tool!!" Read more

"...Allows for further questions and understanding for our youth who weren't alive when this tragedy happened." Read more

16 customers mention "Language"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to understand. It provides a factual overview of 9/11 in a manner that young readers can comprehend. The book is presented in a tasteful way that students can appreciate, making it a nice addition to their reading classroom collection of books about 9/11.

"Good story writing. Great information" Read more

"...The illustrations provide context without being graphic. The use of illustrations softens things a bit...." Read more

"...This book is factual and easy to understand. Very tastefully done. A great learning tool!!" Read more

"...A well written overview." Read more

5 customers mention "Visual quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's visual quality. They find the illustrations beautiful and tastefully done.

"...The use of illustrations softens things a bit. Brown doesn't shy away from the things that went wrong, the chaos, the poor communication, etc...." Read more

"...This book is factual and easy to understand. Very tastefully done. A great learning tool!!" Read more

"Beautiful artwork and compassionate text about 9/11 - highly recommended for kids 8-10 who are curious about what happened on 9/11 and what has..." Read more

"...Illustrations look like real scenes of that horrible day, including the terrorists." Read more

6 customers mention "Length"0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book too long for young readers. They say it's not big enough to read to a classroom of students on the carpet.

"...Reading it to a school class, though, the book ended up feeling rather long and quite depressing...." Read more

"This book has great information, but the book is a lot smaller than I expected. Still a great book to teach about what happened...." Read more

"...It used to be much bigger. It is not big enough to read to a classroom of students on the carpet. It's an excellent book, however!" Read more

"Good book but it was pretty long. My students had a hard time keeping interest." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
    This was a very emotional and factual read about what the Twin Towers were and what happened on that day in September 2001.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
    Good story writing. Great information
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
    This book was great to use to teach my children about the events of 9/11. It is heavy content and it made me cry but opened up great discussions with my children. My kids are 7 and 9 years old.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2011
    At the tenth anniversary of September 11, the question arises, how do we talk to children about what happened that day. The children I work with weren't even born when it happened. How do we help students understand the event without giving more detail than is appropriate. Don Brown has answered that question beautifully. He gives the basic string of events, but he also humanizes the story by quoting and telling the experiences of some of those who were there that day. The illustrations provide context without being graphic. The use of illustrations softens things a bit. Brown doesn't shy away from the things that went wrong, the chaos, the poor communication, etc. But he doesn't focus on that, he focuses on the sacrifices made by those who chose to risk and sometimes lose their lives to aide others and that is something always worth remembering.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
    I loved this book for my reading class on September 11th. We spent a whole hour reading and discussing this book. My fifth graders weren’t alive when 9/11 happened, but I vividly remember events from that day when I was in elementary school. This book gave lots of details to help students understand how devastating the Day ways, without being too scary for them.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
    I liked sharing this story with my students. There are many typos though.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2012
    This is the best book so far I have found that explains the shocking and horrifing events of September 11, 2001, to kids. My students can't get enough information about this tragic and, to them, historical, event.

    "The second hijacked jetliner had crashed through the 77th to 85th floors of the South Tower. Massive flames spewed from the tower. Wreckage rained down on the street. It was 9:03 AM, seventeen minutes after the strike on the North Tower. People now understood the earlier crash was not a freak accident but a deliberate attack.

    How could anyone that witnessed that event ever forget that moment of realization?

    The black ink and watercolor illustrations do justice in capturing the initial bewilderment and then determination of all those involved in the efforts to save lives. The author doesn't shy away from some of the communication breakdowns that caused many firefights to perish and describes many acts of heroism. The Pentagon crash is included, and the book ends at the collapse of the towers.

    It doesn't get into WHY this happened, but gives enough information for most kids as to HOW it happened.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
    I thought that coloring books would be a good way to teach children about the 911 tragedy but could not find any that weren't blatantly biased against Muslims. This book is factual and easy to understand. Very tastefully done. A great learning tool!!
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  • Bear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good price
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2018
    Good price
  • Candace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Young reader's book!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2014
    Interesting juvenile read.
  • Carla
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for youth readers wanting to learn about 9/11
    Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2018
    It's much smaller than I anticipated, but our son loved it anway and had read it several times. We purchased it for our son and had him do a book report on it (homeschool). He read the entire book in about 20 minutes. It was perfect for a younger reader wanting to learn about 9/11. It was perfectly written to suit a younger/youth audience with enough information, but not overpowering.