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When thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community and surrounding towns were called upon to care for the thousands of distraught travelers.
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[2017]
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"What do you need to know before flying on a plane? Lively photos and age-appropriate text will help prepare you for the exciting experience of taking your first flight. Critical thinking questions, a photo glossary, and other features keep readers engaged while introducing them to nonfiction reading skills." -- by publisher
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2018.
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When Tuerff and his partner flew from France to New York City on September 11th in 2001, they had no idea that the world-- and their lives-- would change forever. When US airspace closed after the terrorist attacks, their plane was diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in Canada with thousands of other refugees or "come from aways." Yet, when all seemed dark, the people of Gander rallied and the "plane people" experienced boundless acts...