Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions about the Attacks on America

By Mitch Frank

Book Overview

On September 11th, America was attacked. But while we know what happened on that tragic day, many of us don't understand why it happened. In this important book, Time magazine reporter Mitch Frank clearly and concisely explains why and answers the following essential questions. What happened on September 11th? Who were the hijackers? What is terrorism? What is Islam? Why does the Middle East matter? Why did the terrorists target the United States? Why did we go after Afghanistan? Who are the Taliban? What are the differences between Islamism, Islamic fundamentalism, and Islam? Who is Osama bin Laden? How has America changed since September 11th? Written and designed on a level that sixth graders and up can easily comprehend, and filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to understand both the events of 9/11 and the history leading up to it. September 11th is a part of history that Americans should both know and never forget.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670035823
• ISBN13: 9780670035823
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.7" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

A Teacher's Perspective

As a teacher of adolescents, I often find myself unable to answer their "Why?" questions about the state of world affairs. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the history and issues underlying the events of September 11. Mr. Frank presents the information concisely and unsentimentally -- a difficult feat given the emotional import of the subject matter. I found it immensely informative and will undoubtedly refer to it during this school year as the first anniversary approaches and passes.I'm also the mother of a two-year-old girl, and I've felt at a loss as to how to explain the attacks to her when the time comes. By the time she is of grade-school age, her social studies texts will definitely contain references to September 11. I now plan to read Mr. Frank's book with her to give her all the background information she could possibly need, and to share with her my husband's and my memories of that terrible day.