02625cam a2200313 i 4500 1607339582 TxAuBib 20240925120000.0 140429s2001||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781582614687 hardcover 1582614687 hardcover TxAuBib rda America's heroes : inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice and patriotism / [publisher, Peter L. Bannon.]. [Champaign, Ill.] : SP, L.L.C., [2001] ©2001. 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Constructing the heart of the New York skyline -- Excerpts from President Bush's address to the nation on September 11, 2001 -- Timeline of the terrorist attacks -- Hundreds deployed for attack rescue -- Cave explorer rushed to ground zero -- People help each other amid chaos -- Doing God's work -- Americans offer blood, help, prayers -- Here comes the bride -- Rescue workers describe efforts -- Pentagon heroes knew what to do -- Americans open wallets, hearts -- Terrorist hunter's final mission -- Americans raise flags -- Nurse brings hope to tragedy -- Bush, Graham lead prayer service -- Flight 93 heroes heard before crash -- Support for pentagon rescue workers -- Ship offers bed, shower for N.Y. crew -- Firefighters promoted to fill gap -- America mourns with flags, candles -- Man's best friend -- Rescue teams relieved at Pentagon -- First Lady visits injured -- Internet helps propel donations -- New York's Mayor shines in adversity -- Yankees moved by visit to families -- Stars pay tribute to attack victims -- A likely hero -- Heroes carry woman in wheelchair 68 floors to safety -- Officer Howard emerges as N.Y. hero -- Pledges support education funds -- Victims mourned at Pennsylvania crash site -- Best friends -- "What makes someone want to do this work?" -- WTC landlore envisions four new towers. Out of the tragedy of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon came heroic stories of incredible courage, sacrifice and patriotism. Stories that reminded us why the strength and spirit of America will always stand tall against the cowardice of terrorism. Grades 9-12. Not AR rated. 20240925. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Personal narratives, American. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Pictorial works. Heroes. Bannon, Peter L.