terrorism

When Lucas's parents tell him he needs to quit football because it is too dangerous, he skips school to go and talk to his football hero and uncle, Benny. That day was September 11, 2001, and Lucas is trapped in the city when the planes hit the towers.

"A memoir by the highest-ranking covert warrior to lift the veil of secrecy and offer a glimpse into the shadow wars that America has fought since the Vietnam Era. Enrique Prado found himself in his first firefight at age seven. The son of a middle-class Cuban family caught in the midst of the Castro Revolution, his family fled their war-torn home for the hope of a better life in America. Fifty years later, the Cuban refugee retired from the Central Intelligence Agency as the CIA equivalent of a two-star general. [This book] is the story of Ric's legendary career that spanned two eras, the Cold War and the Age of Terrorism"--Adapted from publisher description.

Adama Bah recounts when she was a teenager after September 11 and how she was arrested and accused of being a suicide bomber.

"This title examines philanthropic efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks from volunteers providing food and care to first responders to the creation of organizations such as America's Camp, Tuesday's Children, Project Liberty, My Good Deed, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, Heart 9/11, the Concert for New York City, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act"--Amazon.

This title examines the War on Terror after the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the beginnings of al-Qaeda, the organization's attacks on the World Trade Center in 1993, the USS Cole, American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the capture of Saddam Hussein and assassination of Osama bin Laden, and the 2020 peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States.

This title examines heroes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the initial and continuing effects of the event on first responders, the New York City fire and police departments, rescue workers, service dogs, and volunteers and includes the creation of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"Many extremist groups have emerged in recent years. Moreover, many individuals harbor extremist viewpoints and have taken action on their own. They do this to call attention to their beliefs, cause chaos, and very often commit acts of violence under the misguided notions that their causes are justified and would find widespread acceptance by the American people. [This book discusses domestic extremism]"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the Department of Homeland Security and how it has evolved, covering what the pressing issues are today and what lies ahead in the near future.

"When a terrorist attack cuts electricity across North America, teenaged Zara and her would-be boyfriend Gabe set out to find Gabe's sister--her best friend Estella--relying on skills Zara learned from her survivalist father"--OCLC.

"This . . . book commemorates the 20th anniversary of September 11 as told through stories and images from the correspondents and photographers of The Associated Press--breaking news reports, in-depth investigative pieces, human interest accounts, approximately 175 . . . photos, and first-person recollections. AP's reporting of the world-changing events of 9/11; the heroic rescue efforts and aftermath; the world's reaction; Operation Enduring Freedom; the continuing legal proceedings; the building of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City as a place of remembrance; the rebuilding of downtown NYC and . . . more is covered"--Provided by publisher.