What Were the Twin Towers?
Discover the true story of the Twin Towers - the tallest buildings in the world and their tragic end. Built in 1973, these architectural wonders stood at 1368 feet, forever transforming the New York City skyline. As the economic hub of the world, the towers housed offices and corporations until a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, changed our nation forever. Uncover the ambitious construction and the profound impact of their destruction.
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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 1368 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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Subject: Science
Grade: Grade 3-Grade 5
Brand: Children's Press
Publisher Date: 05/10/2016
Author: Jim O'Connor
Dimensions: 7.60 x 5.30
UPC: 9780448487854
Ages: 8-10
Pages: 112
