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- BBC Newsround: American Under Attack - A detailed look at what happened, who's responsible, and how the world is reacting. Includes message boards where young people can discuss their thoughts and feelings.
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/special_reports/plane.shtml
- Bioterrorism: Real or Imagined? - Explores whether terrorists would resort to biological weapons, who is else is capable of using these tactics, and what types of germs might be released. From the Why Files.
whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/index.html
- Building Big: World Trade Center - Explains how the towers of the World Trade Center were constructed and what factors led to their collapse. From PBS.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/world_trade.html
- Chronology: The Day After - A timeline of the attacks and the 36 hours that followed. Includes video clips, audio clips, and links to related stories. From CNN.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/US/09/12/wednesday.chronology
- CNN.com: World Mourns Attack Victims - Tells how countries around the world are sharing the grief of the United States.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/13/world.perspective/index.html
- CNN.com: Aftermath: Prayer, Grief and Devastation - Tells about a service of remembrance held at the Washington National Cathedral for the victims of Sept. 11's unexpected terrorist attacks.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/14/aftermath/index.html
- CNN.com: Attacks Hit U.S. - Describes the series of terrorist attacks that devastated the United States.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/11/towers.pentagon
- CNN.com: Families of the Missing Clutch Photos -- and Hope - Describes the agony of those waiting to find out what happened to family members who were inside the World Trade Center.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/US/09/13/attack.missing/index.html
- CNN.com: Search for Survivors Grinds on After Terrorist Attacks - Presents the challenges rescue workers face as they try to find anyone who might have survived the Sept. 11 attacks.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/12/search.rescue/index.html
- CNN.com: Students React with Disbelief to Terrorism Tragedy - Explores how students throughout the United States are coping with the terrorist attack against American landmarks.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/12/wtc.student.reax/index.html
- CNN.com: Talk About It, Counselors Advise - Portrays how educators and psychologists are helping students in New York, and offers practical suggestions for students elsewhere who are trying to come to grips with tragedy.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/teachers.ednews/09/11/talk.trama/index.html
- CNN.com: Thousands of New York City Students Won't Return to Class for Days - Explores the impact Sept. 11's attacks have had on the New York school system.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/teachers.ednews/09/14/school.update/index.html
- CNN.com: U.S. Targets Terrorist Suspects - Outlines the quest to find those responsible for the attacks and bring them to justice.
fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/news/09/13/attack.latest/index.html
- CNN.com: What Happened? - Map traces the routes of four hijacked airplanes.
fyi.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/trade.center/map.html
- Dealing With a Terrorist Tragedy - Articles tell how teens can cope with all that has happened and how they can help victims and their families.
kidshealth.org/teen/misc/tragedies.html
- Dealing With a Terrorist Tragedy - Two articles provide advice for coping with what happened in New York and Washington, D.C.
kidshealth.org/kid/misc/anthrax.html
- Defend America - Offers news, background information, a database for military systems and equipment used, multimedia, photo gallery and links to other government and military departments. U.S. From the Department of Defense.
www.defendamerica.mil
- Freedom Files - Provides information on the Sept. 11 attacks, news updates, a look at the thread of bioterrorism, stories of those impacted by the tragedy, and resources for recovery.
www.classbrain.com/cb_ff/cb_ff.htm
- PBS Online NewsHour: Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. - Comprehensive news coverage complete with RealAudio clips and full text of speeches. Also includes sections on the Trade Center, Pentagon, investigation, and U.S. response.
www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/terroristattack/index.html
- PBS: America Responds - Provides background information, up-to-date news coverage, and strategies for coping. Includes resources for parents and teachers.
www.pbs.org/americaresponds
- Pentagon - Virtual Tour - Provides a short description of the U.S. military headquarters as well as 24-minute "virtual" tour.
www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon
- Pentagon Rebuilt Renewed Ready - A look at the damage inflicted on the Pentagon and the recovery/rebuilding process. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
www.defenselink.mil/specials/penren2002
- Skyscraper.org: World Trade Center - Brief statistics and facts about the seven-building office complex in New York.
www.skyscraper.org/tallest/t_wtc.htm
- Special Reports: America Under Attack - Provides detailed information about the Sept. 11 attacks, along with a look at the issue of terrorism in general. Includes comments from other students as well a form where students may share their own words of support.
teacher.scholastic.com/newszone/specialreports/under_attack/index.htm
- Terrorism Hits Home - America Under Attack - Updated news and reactions from Scholastic News Zone.
apps.scholastic.com/newszone/specialreport/kidreports/kid_rep.asp?id=50
- Time for Kids: America Responds - Descibes the military response to the September 11 attacks.
www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news/story/0,6260,178435,00.html
- Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan? - Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks.
www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news/story/0,6260,175214,00.html
- TimeforKids.com - America United - Gives up to date news regarding the 9-11 attacks on America and the war on terrorism. Also provides a place to share thoughts about these recent events.
www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/0,6709,174727,00.html
- Understanding World Trade Center Tragedy - A 7-year-old's effort to understand what happened on Sept. 11th, 2001.
www.geocities.com/katem777
- Washington Post KidsPost: For Now, No Time for Games - Editorial talks about why so many sporting events were cancelled following the attack.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28585-2001Sep14.html
- Washington Post KidsPost: Why? - Tries to answer general basic questions.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14213-2001Sep11.html
- World Trade Center Layout - Provides a summary of the Sept. 11 attacks, along with a diagram of the seven-building complex.
www.foxnews.com/images/36149/1_22_wtc_layout.jpg
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