Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer (Young Patriots Series) - Softcover

"(The Young Patriots series) is...an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Patria Press has successfully reintroduced America's past with this fine series for children."

Each book [in the Young Patriots series] allows a child 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"
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"Each book [in the Young Patriots series] allows a child 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

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 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.