Seven and a Half Tons of Steel

• Author(s): Janet Nolan,
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Pages: 36
• ISBN_10: 1561459127
  ISBN_13: 9781561459124
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 21st Century , Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft , Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made ,

Description:... A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Towers beam.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow.

Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.