september 11 terrorist attacks, 2001

September 11, 2001 was a black day in U.S. history. Amid the chaos, sea captains and crews raced by boat to the tragic Manhattan scene. Nearly 500,000 people on Manhattan Island were rescued that day in what would later be called the largest sea evacuation in history. In this rarely told story of heroism, we come to understand that in our darkest hours, people shine brightly as a beacon of hope.

Chronicles the events of September 11, 2001, discussing the experiences of the pilots, terrorists, passengers, and civilians who died on the ground; and looks at the United States government's mistakes before and after the attacks.

Examines American policies after September 11, focusing on the potential war ahead, the prospects of American power, the instability of the Middle East, and America's economic role as viewed by several scholars.

A collection of essays, poems, short fiction, and drawings created in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by authors and illustrators of books for young adults.

The story of September 11 hero Welles Crowther that traces his faith-based outlook on life, position as a volunteer in his local fire department, and desire to join the FDNY, and how he sacrificed his life to save people trapped in the South Tower.

United Airlines Flight 93, which took off from Newark Airport the morning of September 11th, 2001, is perhaps the most famous flight in modern American history. This book offers the most complete account of what actually took place aboard Flight 93 and provides a riveting and complete narrative of the lead-up, event, and aftermath of the flight, based on interviews, oral histories, personal tours of the crash site and evidence recently made public.

Contains ten stories of the first-responders who risked their lives on September 11, 2001.

A fireboat, launched in 1931, is retired after many years of fighting fires along the Hudson River, but is saved from being scrapped and then called into service again on September 11, 2001.

Stories, songs, and crafts help young viewers understand the history, meaning, and observance of September 11th as a day of remembrance.

There is a ship, a navy ship. It is called the USS New York. It is big like other navy ships, and it sails like other navy ships, but there is something special about the USS New York.