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This Very Tree A Story of 9/11 Resilience and Regrowth

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this very tree

In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring.

On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree’s home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: the tree had survived.

Dubbed the “Survivor Tree,” it was moved to the Bronx to recover. And in the thoughtful care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Callery pear was nursed back to health. Almost a decade later, the Survivor Tree returned home and was planted in the 9/11 Memorial to provide beauty and comfort…and also hope.

This is the story of that tree―and of a nation in recovery. Told from the tree’s perspective, This Very Tree is a touching tribute to first responders, the resilience of America, and the restorative power of community.---from the publisher

48 pages                                  978-1250788504                                         Ages 5-9

Keywords:  9/11, September 11th, 21st century, New York, trees, resilience, survival, hope, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, American history, Social Studies Curriculum, horticulture

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