Seven and a Half Tons of Steel: A Post-9/11 Story of Hope and Transformation

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Product Description A moving post 9/11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Towers beam. “The emphasis is not on damage and destruction, but on America’s power to recover. Teachers and parents looking for picture books that celebrate the nation and its military will welcome Nolan and Gonzalez’s work.” ―Publishers Weekly 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 back matter and details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies. Awards: Teachers’ Choices ―International Literacy AssociationComstock Read Aloud Book Award (Honor) ―Minnesota State University MoorheadDelaware Diamonds Award (Grades 3-5) ―Diamond State Reading AssociationIllinois Reads (Grades 3-5) ―Illinois Reading CouncilKansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education AssociationKentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades 3-5) ―Kentucky Association of School LibrariansMagnolia Book Award (Short List, Grades 3-5) ―Mississippi Children’s Museum / MDE / MLA / MLC / USMBooks All Young Georgians Should Read ―Georgia Center for the Book Review “This beautiful, sober, and hopeful recounting of a difficult chapter in American history is a stellar addition to history collections.” ―School Library Journal “Gonzalez’s breathtaking spreads dazzle… The emphasis is not on damage and destruction, but on America’s power to recover. Teachers and parents looking for picture books that celebrate the nation and its military will welcome Nolan and Gonzalez’s work.” ―Publishers Weekly “A deeply felt but not overwrought telling of a story that will be new to most young readers.” ― Kirkus Reviews About the Author Janet Nolan is the author of several picture books. She has a BA from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She lives in Illinois. Thomas Gonzalez was born in Havana, Cuba, and moved to the United States as a child. An artist and painter, he directed campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, NASCAR, the NFL, and McDonald’s, in addition to illustrating children’s books. He lives in Georgia.