Looks at the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States as a turning point in history, reviews events leading up to the attacks, shares details of how the attacks were carried out, and discusses the resulting war on terror.
An overview of the events of September 11, 2001, that provides a time line of the attack and discusses Osama bin Laden, jihad, the Taliban, acts of bravery, and other related topics.
Presents fifteen essays that debate various issues that relate to the Patriot Act, and discusses its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, how it affects American civil liberties, and who the Patriot Act effects most.
in search of the terror network that threatens the world
Corbin, Jane
2002
Traces the history of the terrorist group Al Qaeda, discussing their roots in the jihad against the Soviets in Afghanistan, their reasons for hating the United States, the impact their terrorist attacks have had on the world, and their beliefs and values.
Explores the war in Afghanistan objectively and thoughtfully on topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, and environmental importance.
Now that terrorism has moved beyond control and thousands have been killed in a major attack against the United States, FBI agents have been recruited to deal with a new menace against Jews or Muslims or both, a plague which can destroy millions. They join forces with bio-terror expert Rebecca Rose but the man they chase is more devious and brutal than any earlier foe.
Reviews the escalating actions of the United States in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, discussing the use of airstrikes and other tactics designed to eliminate the Taliban and its leader, Osama bin Laden.
