September
11th: Books for Students
On That Day
By Andrea Patel
$9.06 hardcover (16 pages)
Ages 4-7
This remarkable book already has touched thousands of lives with its
inspirational message and stunning images. While 'On That Day' originally was a response to the 9/11
tragedy, its content is not limited to ‘that day’. Patel offers a heart-warming reminder about how we can live
our lives, and face up to tragedy and disaster, without losing hope, or faith in
humankind.
Terrorism: The Only Way is
Through: A Child’s Story
By Rosina G. Schnurr
$22.00 paperback (56 pages)
Ages 4-8
Written by a clinical psychologist, this book tells the story of eight-year old
Mark and his four-year old brother, Jamie, who suffer the loss of their mother
as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, in New York City.
It helps children to understand their thoughts and feelings with respect
to terrorism and shows families, professionals, and others how to help children
to cope with post-traumatic stress.
Terrorism (Understanding Issues)
By Gail B. Stewart
$23.70 hardcover (48 pages)
Ages 9-12
This Understanding Issues volume discusses the nature of terrorism—its causes,
effects, and future potential. Stewart places the September 11 attacks within a context of
U.S. history and world politics. The
text is amply illustrated with color photographs and includes a glossary and
bibliography.
The Day That Was Different
By Carole Marsh
$9.95 paperback (48 pages)
Ages 9-12
This book is filled will timely, factual, and sensitive information about the
day terrorists attacked America. It covers the events of September 11 with a
timeline of significant events, and it provides critical thinking activities and
suggestions for things children can do to help.
This book was featured on national television and has been recommended by
teachers, parents, counselors and kids.
9.11.01: Terrorists Attack the
U.S.
By Patrick Lalley
$21.98 hardcover (48 pages)
Ages 9-14
Lalley’s book explains the terrorist attacks on September 11 as well as
relevant background information. His
coverage includes World Trade Center history, Islamic extremism, Osama Bin
Laden, the war in Afghanistan, and a personal look at Ground Zero.
A map that highlights every country that lost citizens in the September
11 attacks is also included.
911: The Book of Help
Edited by Michael Cart, Marianne Carus, and Marc Aronson
$6.96 paperback, $12.56 hardcover (192 pages)
Ages 12 and up
This book is comprised of essays, short stories, and poems inspired by the
events of September 11 and donated by more than twenty children’s book
authors. The anthology is divided
into four sections: “Healing,” “Searching for History,” Asking Why? Why?
Why?” and “Reacting and Recovering.”
Kirkus Reviews writes, “The entire anthology could serve as the basis
for seminars, writing classes, or even a college course.”
A teacher’s guide is available at www.911bookforteens.com.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Families of Freedom Scholarship
Fund for relatives of the victims.
The Days After: Thoughts on War
and Peace in the Wake of September 11
By Tal Ben-Shahar
$7.66 paperback (112 pages)
College level
In The Days After, Tal Ben-Shahar confronts some of the most difficult and
critical questions that, in the post-September 11 world, no person can afford to
ignore. (Why is Islamic fundamentalism a threat to the free world? Can terrorism
be defeated? What is the nature of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors
and how is it related to the global war against the terrorists?)
Drawing on historical facts and essential philosophical truths, Ben-Shahar’s
approach makes sense of a situation that often seems senseless.
The BBC Reports: On America, Its
Allies and Enemies, and the Counterattack on Terrorism
Edited by The British Broadcasting Corporation and Malcolm Downing
$10.46 paperback (224 pages)
College level
With journalists stationed around the globe, the BBC news service is uniquely
positioned to report on world-altering events, providing both news and analysis
from a larger and sometimes alternative point of view than that of the
mainstream American media. The BBC Reports takes on the tough topics facing
America, with contributions from fifteen authors and chapters on America in the
face of war, the dilemma and motives of President Musharraf of Pakistan, the
effect of September 11 on the global economy, the connection between September
11 and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and more. It's an unflinching look from
a point of view that will be eye-opening for most Americans.
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These resources were compiled by Teri DeVoe of World View and are provided for your benefit. They do not necessarily reflect endorsement by World View.