Narrates the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, from the plane hijackings to the collapse of the World Trade Center.

The journey of the Callery pear tree rescued from Ground Zero and replanted ten years later is presented alongside a wordless story following a girl and her firefighter uncle who is a 9/11 hero. Includes author's notes.

"A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America"-- provided by publisher.

"On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever"-- provided by publisher.

"It's seventh grade, and everything is changing for Alyssa. Being popular is more important than ever, there's a new kid (Alejandro!) she has a huge crush on, and it's impossible to stay on top of schoolwork. There are tougher things to think about too, like how to split her time between her parents' homes and what it means to be a 'real' Puerto Rican. Luckily, writing and drawing about her worries is helping Alyssa figure it out...until an unimaginable...