Seven and a Half Tons of Steel
by Janet Nolan and Thomas Gonzalez
A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World... read more
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2016
Word Count 863
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 820L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 182911, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- New York (Amphibious assault ship)
- Warships
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 21st Century
- Influence
- Lists With This Book
- September 11th
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Janet Nolan
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teacher's Guide from Peachtree
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Christina Moore
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2017
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2016
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