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What Were the Twin Towers? ( What Was...?) (Paperback) by Jim O'Connor

Name: What Were the Twin Towers? ( What Was...?) (Paperback) by Jim O'Connor
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SKU: 50811411
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-Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers--from their ambitious construction to their tragic end---

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Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.

When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers--from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.

About The Author

Jim O'Connor is the author of What Was Pompeii?, What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?, and Who Is Bob Dylan?

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .3 Pounds

Suggested Age: 9-12 Years

Number of Pages: 108

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: History / United States / 21st Century, History / United States / 20th Century, Architecture

Series Title: What Was...?

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Format: Paperback

Author: Jim O'Connor

Language: English

Street Date: May 10, 2016

TCIN: 50811411

UPC: 9780448487854

Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-5178

Origin: Made in the USA

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The author of this book is Jim O'Connor.
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Q: What year were the Twin Towers constructed?

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A: The Twin Towers were constructed in 1973.
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A: The book falls under the genre of Juvenile Nonfiction, particularly in history and architecture.
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