Eddie Rickenbacker

副标题: Boy Pilot and Racer (Young Patriots Series)

ISBN: 9781882859139

作者: Kathryn Cleven Sisson

出版社: Patria Press, Inc

出版年: 2003-04-01

页数: 106

定价: USD 9.95

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

Ages 9-12. World War I flying ace, winner of the Medal of Honour, and racecar driver Eddie Rickenbacker was an adventurous boy who first attempted flight by riding his bicycle off the roof while holding an umbrella. The son of Swiss immigrants, young Eddie grew up in the Midwest in the early 20th century. He 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.