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World War I flying ace, winner of the Medal of Honor, and racecar driver Eddie Rickenbacker was an adventurous boy who first attempted flight by riding his bicycle off the roof while holding an... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:188285912X
ISBN13:9781882859122
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Patria Press
Length:120 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.6"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Related Subjects
9 - 12 Years Automotive Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Cars, Trains & Things That Go Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Literature & Fiction Motor Sports Planes & Aviation Racing Reference Science & Technology Sports & Outdoors Sports & RecreationCustomer Reviews
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boy pioneer!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
In keeping with the Centennial of Flight -- Rebeccasreads recommends this book as a look at how Eddie Rickenbacker, an Ohio farm boy with Swiss roots, grew up to become a World War 1 Flying Ace, a founder of our commercial aviation, a pioneer racecar driver & the owner of no less than the famed Indianpolis 500 Speedway.Originally published 80 years ago, Patria Press is re-issuing the Young Patriot Series -- all fine stories about the childhoods of many of our heroes & heroines.
An upbeat and inspirational biography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Very nicely written for the young reader by Kathryn Cleven Sisson, Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot And Racer is the latest of the Patria Press "Young Patriots Series", a collection of biographical books celebrating the achievements of youthful American heroes and heroines. Children will avidly follow the daring exploits of a young man with flying in his blood, who would one day become a World War I Flying Ace and winner of the Medal of Honor. Enhanced with black/white illustrations by Cathy Morrison, Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot And Racer is an upbeat and inspirational biography for young grade-school level readers which would make a welcome addition to any school or community library collection!
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