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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 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.

Seven and a Half Tons of Steel: A Post-9/11 Story

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    Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
    Publication Date: 03/08/2021
    ISBN13: 9781682633281, 978-1682633281
    ISBN10: 1682633284

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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.

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