What Were the Twin Towers?

by Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)

Overview

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Loaded with facts and information, What Were the Twin Towers? is a detailed history of the architectural marvels that were the Twin Towers and the shocking events that led to their falling on 9/11. This nonfiction account is a must-read for young people learning about September 11th for the first time.

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.

When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City'skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers—also known as the World Trade Center—and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers—from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448487854
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/10/2016
Series:	What Was? Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	46,491
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jim O'Connor is the author of What Was Pompeii?, What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?, and Who Is Bob Dylan?

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