Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer (6) (Young Patriots series) - Hardcover

Sisson, Kathryn Cleven

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 188285912X ISBN 13: 9781882859122

Publisher: Patria Press, Inc, 2003

Synopsis

America’s World War I flying ace, winner of the Medal of Honor, and racecar driver Eddie Rickenbacker’s first attempt at flight was riding his bicycle off the roof while holding an umbrella. Young Eddie, whose parents were Swiss immigrants, grew up in the Midwest in the early 20th century, worked hard to help support his family, but found time to build a “pushmobile,” experience a thrilling ride in a “horseless carriage,” and come face-to-face with a moving train. Young readers will gasp as he rides a runaway mining cart that jumps the tracks and cheer at Eddie’s first auto racing victory. Included are fun facts about Eddie Rickenbacker's life and the America he grew up in.

About this title

From the Author:

Kathryn Cleven Sisson is the author of Black Hawk, Young Sauk Warrior, John Hancock, New England Boy, and Famous American Patriots for Young People, winner of the Dolley Madison Award from the Sons of the American Revolution. Cathy Morrison is the illustrator of Ignacio's Chair and the Young Patriots series. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Picturebookartists.org. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

Review:

“Each book (in the Young Patriots series) allows a child (8–12) to understand that children aren't so different from one another and that they can grow up to do amazing things. This series portrays ideal role models from a child’s perspective.” —Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Patria Press, Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 188285912X
• ISBN 13: 9781882859122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120
• Illustrator: Morrison Cathy