The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2001: When Terrorists Attacked America (It's Happening to U.S.) [Paperback]

Carole Marsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: It's Happening to U.S.

Timely, factual, sensitive information for children about the day terrorists attacked America. Includes:
• The Day That Was Different: What Happened on September 11, 2001 and What It Means

• Other Days That Were Different: Pearl Harbor, the Bombing of Ft. Sumter (start of Civil War), and the Challenger Explosion

• The Government in Charge: What Happens When America Suffers an Attack?

• Timeline of Significant Events (for students to add to over time)

• The Geography of Terrorism (map activity of pertinent locations)

• What is the World Trade Center?

• What is the Pentagon? Why Did the Terrorists Pick on It?

• What is Islam? Who Are Muslims?

• What is Terrorism? Why Does It Exist? Is it New in History?

• Land of the Free: How a Democratic Country is Different

• Home of the Brave: They Came to Help-Firefighters, Police, the Military, Civilian Volunteers

• I Want to Help!: What Kids, Families, and Schools Can Do to Help

• Is this the "First War" of the 21st Century?

• What Will America Do Next?

• What Good Can Come From this Experience?

• Tolerance and Your Role as a Student

• Dear Diary: A Page to Record Your Feelings

• Dear Friend: A Letter to Write

• Pride and Patriotism
• My Questions for Further Discussion

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carole Marsh is the creator and author of many educational books for readers 7-17. A native of Marietta, Georgia, the author has been writing children's fiction and non-fiction for more than 20 years. She was named a Communicator of the Year for her corporate communication work in 1979. Marsh is the creator and author of the USA EXPERIENCE, a series of books about America correlated with state learning standards, THE DAY THAT WAS DIFFERENT, a book and reproducible activities package on the events of September 11, 2001, and UNITED WE STAND!, a book and reproducible activities package on the world's war against terrorism. The author has also produced A STUDENT'S MAP OF AFGHANISTAN, and a number of patriotic books and activities in her PATRIOTIC FAVORITES series, including "American the Beautiful!: The Lyrics to Color, Sing, and Display," "The Pledge of Allegiance to Color, Say, and Display," "My American Flag to Color and Display Properly," PATRIOTIC FAVORITES COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK, and THE YOUNG PATRIOT'S BOOK OF GAMES, PUZZLES, RIDDLES, AND ACTIVITIES. Marsh is the daughter of a World War II veteran. "I believe that we can most help children learn and cope with today's current events through factual, age-appropriate, sensitive, and hopeful materials."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Gallopade International (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0635009188
• ISBN-13: 978-0635009180
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #501,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Current Events > September 11
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Current Events > Terrorism
  • #78 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > Politics & Government

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Resource for Kids I've Found, May 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2001: When Terrorists Attacked America (It's Happening to U.S.) (Paperback)

This book is loaded with factual information. The author did a wonderful job thinking of the questions that our children would have after such a horrible tragedyand also provided great answers.

Not only is the book informational, but there are actvities which encourage children to think for themselves.

Plus, the book offers suggestions for things children can do to help.

Overall, this book is AWESOME! Everyone should have at least one copy.