The Crash of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001

Terrorist Attacks

by Tonya Buell

Twelve Important Titles Detailing Some of the Most Horrifying Terrorist Attacks Around the World Terrorism hit home for most Americans on September 11, 2001, but teens may be surprised to learn that acts of terrorism have ravaged the world for years. This dramatic series reports the details of several of modern history's most horrifying terrorist acts, and includes current theories on why individuals or groups resort to terrorism. Each book describes a terrorist act in full detail, and contains information on post-attack investigations and trials and the attack's effect on history. Of all the horrific events of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the crash of United Flight 93 will always be surrounded by mystery. Experts have been able to cobble together a story based on flight data recordings and phone calls to the victims' loved ones. Buell uses all available information to tell the heartbreaking tale of terror, courage, and what it means to be American.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Driving home from Portland on the 11th, I listened to an NPR retrospective on the crash into a Pennsylvania field on Sep 11, 2001, of a jet liner hijacked and headed toward Washington D.C, probably to crash into the Capitol Building or White House. Family members of those killed were interviewed, and I found it very moving.

When I worked as a librarian I often recommended juvenile non-fiction books to patrons who wanted a broad overview of a subject, who didn't need an in-depth study. This book gave me just enough. I had forgotten that there was a theory floated soon after the events of that horrendous day that American 93 was shot down by a military fighter jet. Pentagon officials denied the rumor. The FBI, in their investigation, confirmed that there was no evidence to support the theory and that it was, indeed, a rumor.

The book was published in 2003. In the broadcast I learned that the crash site has been named a national memorial. It's looked upon as a cemetery.

[Ricky Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is short, nonfiction history about the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The description of what happened on 9/11 in the book is the exact thing that I remembered on that particular day.