September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed America

by Jill C. Wheeler

- Full-color Photographs
- Diagrams
- Maps
- Timeline
- Index
- Glossary

64 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative book presented as a story, not as textbook-y as other books. The images are powerful, several brought me to tears. The inclusion of a time-line helps young readers to grasp how quickly the tragic events unfolded.

[Kady White]

I chose this book because I already new a lot about the topic. The book did a very good job covering everything that happened during 9/11. I was however confused as to what age group the book was meant for. It had pictures throughout the book from the day of 9/11. I felt that the pictures were to graphic for children, yet the book started off with just images and little text boxes explaining what was going on in the image. As you read through the story though it has long portions of text. This confused me because I felt it was too difficult of a read and concept for children to understand. I also do not remember learning about 9/11 during elementary school, but that could have been because it had just occured. Overall, it was a good read I just was not sure on what age group it would be appropriate for.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this with my 9 year old to prepare for our trip to NYC and to the 9/11 museum. Informative and explains the events as well as reactions to the event. Reading this so many years later still evoked some of those emotions and memories.

[BROOKISH_BOOKISH · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so sad. Since saturday is 9/11, when we went to the library, my mom told us to check out a book about 9/11. I got this one. I knew that 9/11 was bad and gruesome, but still, reading this book made me sad.

[Mandi Simmons]

Describes the events and immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, in which planes crashed into the Twin Towers buildings in New York City as well as into the Pentagon building near Washington, D.C.

[16marisak · Rating 4 out of 5]

 On September 11th, 2001, the United States of America was viciously attacked by terrorists. My nonfiction genre du jour book, September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America by Jill C. Wheeler, is about this extremely interesting and powerful topic. 
My book is about the horrific attacks that were aimed towards the United States. On September 11th, 2001, the terrorist group known as Al Qaeda hijacked four plaines. Three of these planes succeeded in crashing into a few very important buildings. Two of these planes flew into the twin towers located in the World Trade Center. The third plane crashed into the Pentagon building. The other plane crash landed in an open field. Everyone on the planes didn't make it. A book categorized as nonfiction needs to base it's storyline upon true facts. What makes this book nonfiction is that all the events which took place are real and factual. The book September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America would be categorized in the history section as nonfiction. In September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America, you can expect to learn a lot about the terrorist group Al Qaeda and the men who were involved. You can also expect to hear a lot about the fire fighters and policemen who risked there lives to help save others. This book includes timelines outlining all the events that took place on that day and a few 3D models of the New York skyline. In addition, there are sad and disturbing photos placed into September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America. This book was very thorough and explained most details about this devastating day in America.
       Personally, though I enjoyed reading a book about something that is a big part of American history, I prefer reading fiction books. I would recommend this book to someone who truly loves the nonfiction genre and is interested in reading about our country on the day of 9/11. This book would attract an audience of American readers who are interested in the history of our country in the 21st century. Jill C. Wheeler is certainly an expert on the facts of 9/11. After reading this book, I feel informed with almost all the important details of that dreadful September day. By reading this book, you should expect to feel the same. Jill C. Wheeler had an American bias while writing September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America because she didn't include what led up to Al Qaeda committing these attacks of terrorism against the United States. The truth is, before September 11th, 2001, America had been fighting in the Middle East for a long period of time. A reader can learn from this book that America is never completely safe with foreign matters and we must always be aware of our homeland security. Out of five stars, I give this book a four star rating. Overall, September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed America, is an extraordinary book for someone who really enjoys reading non fiction and is interested in politics and foreign matters.

[Tayler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book September 11 2001 The Day That Changed America, by Jill C. Wheeler.
This book was a good book and I highly recommend it if you are wanting info about 9/11. The book gave me good information and they really know what they are talking about for 9/11. I liked this book because it was not just about 9/11 and the towers collapsing, it is also about all the different planes. Where they hit, what time they hit, and who was driving it. The book had meaning and a story behind the information that I have not seen in a lot of books.
What I didn’t like about this book was that they did not have people’s personal stories on here. I would have like to read about how they made it out, what it was like to come down those stairs with all the other people, what they were thinking about like how am I going to get out how will my family do without me.
If I was in this position I don’t think that I would have handled it I well. I would have been to scared about how I was going to live and how I am scared of how I am going to die like, is the smoke just going to get to me, am I going to be burned by a fire, am I going to get trapped and no one can find me to save me, or is the building just going to collapse. This book helped me kinda get the feel of what it was like that day there.

[Shannon Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good nonfiction book about the events surrounding 9/11-a day forever etched in our minds.

[Josie Hodgson · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think "the day that changed ameica" was an amazing book because it helped me with my project for school. it made my power point beautiful!