Here are a few books for teachers and parents to share with their learners.
1. Fireboat
Fireboat is the real-life story of the John J. Harvey, which was first launched in 1931. After many years of service fighting fires along the Hudson River, the boat was finally retired. In 1995, several New Yorkers bought and restored the old fireboat. This inspiring book tells how, and why, the Harvey was called into service again on September 11, 2001.
2. America is Under Attack: The Day the Towers Fell
The events of September 11, 2001 changed the world forever. In the fourth installment of the Actual Times series, Don Brown narrates the events of the day in a way that is both accessible and understandable for young readers. Straightforward and honest, this account moves chronologically through the morning, from the terrorist plane hijackings to the crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania; from the rescue operations at the WTC site in New York City to the collapse of the buildings
3. September 12th: We Knew Everything Would be Alright
This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day. On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day.
4. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
In 1974, a French man named Philippe Petit spent an entire hour walking across a thin cable wire strung between the World Trade Center buildings at over a quarter of a mile above the ground. With impeccable pacing, lyrical words, and vertiginous perspectives, Gerstein captures the drama of the event and the larger-than-life persona of Petit.
5. Attack on America: Dates with History
6. September 11, 2001: Cornerstones of Freedom
7. September 11: We the People