Heroes of 9/11: True Stories of Inspiring Bravery (Commemorating 25 Years)

A moving narrative nonfiction book about the heroes that acted on September 11th, 2001 to save and protect lives.

What makes a hero?

Captain Jay Jonas leads his team of firefighters into the burning World Trade Center in New York City, determined to save as many people as possible from terrible conditions.

Colonel Philip McNair guides coworkers through thick smoke out of their flaming Pentagon building near Washington, DC, after terrorists slam a plane into it. Passengers on a hijacked airplan...