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» BBC Newsround: Attack on World Trade Center [ Kids/Teens ] - A detailed look at what happened, who did it, why they did it, and how many people were killed

» Bioterrorism: Real or Imagined? [ Kids/Teens ] - 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.

» Building Big: World Trade Center [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains how the towers of the World Trade Center were constructed and what factors led to their collapse. From PBS.

» Chronology: The Day After [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A timeline of the attacks and the 36 hours that followed. Includes video clips, audio clips, and links to related stories. From CNN.

» CNN.com: What Happened? [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Map traces the routes of four hijacked airplanes.

» Defend America [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.

» Freedom Files [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.

» PBS: America Responds [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides background information, up-to-date news coverage, and strategies for coping. Includes resources for parents and teachers.

» PBS Online NewsHour: Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.

» Pentagon - Virtual Tour [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides a short description of the U.S. military headquarters as well as 24-minute "virtual" tour.

» Pentagon Rebuilt Renewed Ready [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A look at the damage inflicted on the Pentagon and the recovery/rebuilding process. From the U.S. Department of Defense.

» September 11: America Attacked [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells the story in chapters, with links to primary sources.

» Skyscraper.org: World Trade Center [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Brief statistics and facts about the seven-building office complex in New York.

» TimeforKids.com - America United [ Kids ] - 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.

» World Trade Center Layout [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides a summary of the Sept. 11 attacks, along with a diagram of the seven-building complex.

» Time for Kids: America Responds [ Kids/Teens ] - Describes the military response to the September 11 attacks. (October 7, 2001)

» Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan? [ Kids/Teens ] - Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks. (September 18, 2001)

» CNN.com: Thousands of New York City Students Won't Return to Class for Days [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores the impact Sept. 11's attacks have had on the New York school system. (September 14, 2001)

» Washington Post KidsPost: For Now, No Time for Games [ Kids/Teens ] - Editorial talks about why so many sporting events were cancelled following the attack. (September 14, 2001)

» CNN.com: World Mourns Attack Victims [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells how countries around the world are sharing the grief of the United States. (September 13, 2001)

» CNN.com: Arrests Made At New York Airports [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Outlines the quest to find those responsible for the attacks and bring them to justice. (September 13, 2001)

» CNN.com: Families of the Missing Clutch Photos -- and Hope [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Describes the agony of those waiting to find out what happened to family members who were inside the World Trade Center. (September 13, 2001)

» CNN.com: Search for Survivors Grinds on After Terrorist Attacks [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Presents the challenges rescue workers face as they try to find anyone who might have survived the Sept. 11 attacks. (September 12, 2001)

» CNN.com: Talk About It, Counselors Advise [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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. (September 11, 2001)

» CNN.com: Terror Attacks Hit U.S. [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Describes the series of terrorist attacks that devastated the United States. (September 11, 2001)

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