Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1: Breaking the Sound Barrier

by Frank H. Winter, Dominick A. Pisano, F. Robert Van Der Linden

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As well as telling the story of how Chuck Yeager reached a momentous achievement, this book also profiles the life of a man who became an American hero and celebrity. It is split into five chapters detailing each topic: 'The Man', 'The Aircraft', 'The Engine', 'The Flights', and 'The Celebrity Hero'.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0810955350

ISBN13:9780810955356

Release Date:May 2006

Publisher:Harry N. Abrams

Length:144 Pages

Weight:1.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 8.3" x 10.5"

Age Range:13 years and up

Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Related Subjects

Aeronautics & Astronautics Aerospace Astronomy & Space Science Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Engineering Historical Technology

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