The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2001--When America Was Attacked by Terrorists

Likewise, teachers are faced with challenging questions raised by their students about the tragic terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001. This book provides timely answers to these questions and essential information for parents and teachers to help kids cope, understand, and accept.

Veteran author Carole Marsh has written her most important book yet--The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2001--When America Was Attacked By Terrorists. Written for children ages 9 and older, this 48-page workbook provides accurate, easy-to-understand information to help kids deal with the events of September 11, 2001.

Elementary schoool teachers can use this book, with its reproducible pages, to help educate their students about what happened, why it happened, what could happen next, and how terrorist actions can be stopped in the future.

Parents should buy this book for their kids because it's a wealth of information (and a portion of the book's proceeds will be donated to help children affected by the 9/11 tragedy). This should be required reading for elementary-age kids and their parents.

By reading this book and completing workbook activities, kids will learn more about world geography, the true meaning of terrorism, important facts about the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the U.S. government, safety and security, presidential priorities, democracies, heroes, key players in the fight for freedom, and the religion of Islam.

This book helps bridge the information gap involving the 9/11 terrorist attack. While most older kids were kept informed of this devastating day in world history as events unfolded, younger children were not always advised in an attempt to protect them. A helpful glossary of terms is provided near the end of the book, as well as tips for parents and teachers to help kids cope.

I found this book extremely helpful in making kids aware of the global impact of 9/11, regardless of their geographic location. Other areas of honest discussion include resolution, tolerance, pride,and patriotism. This book helps children become aware without making them fearful. It helps children find answers to nagging questions. It is important that children know they are safe, despite days like September 11th which are incredibly "different" and bad. It is equally important to address all questions, no matter how big or small.

For kids wanting to help, this book provides suggestions. For kids interested in democracy, this book will provide inspiration. For kids worried about the future, this book can instill hope. Nicely laid out, without information overload, The Day That Was Different: September 11, 2001--When America Was Attacked By Terrorists is highly recommended by The Review Zone.com.