This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.
This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy—and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.---from the publisher
48 pages 978-0316487672 Ages 5-9
Keywords: 9/11, September 11th, American history, tree, 21st century, New York, resilience, hope, survivors, survival, healing, hope, Social Studies Curriculum, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old
Read alike; This Very Tree by Sean Rubin; 30,000 Stitches The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag by Amanda Davis; Seven and A Half Tons of Steel by Janet Nolan
