Seven and a Half Tons of Steel

<b>A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower''s beam.</b><br><br>Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship''s bow.<br><br>Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from <i>New York Times</i> best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (<i>14 Cows for America</i>) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.