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.
| ISBN: | 9781882859122 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2003 |
| Author: | Kathryn Cleven Sisson, Cathy Morrison |
| Publisher: | Patria Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 106 pages |
| Series: | Young Patriots Series |
| Genres: |
True Stories History |
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.
Eddie Rickenbacker features in the following genres: True Stories, History
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Eddie Rickenbacker was written by Kathryn Cleven Sisson, Cathy Morrison and published by Patria Press
Eddie Rickenbacker has 106 pages
Yes it is part of Young Patriots Series series