| Description |
x, 119 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Biographies for young readers |
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Biographies for young readers.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"The life story of a daredevil who became a war hero will fascinate adventurous young readers with its tales of survival. At age thirteen, following the death of his father, young Eddie dropped out of school and joined the workforce. Through a combination of smarts, hard work, and perseverance, Rickenbacker would grow up to become an automobile mechanic, a race car driver, a fighter pilot, an entrepreneur, a war hero, a business executive, and a staunch advocate for hard work and personal responsibility. Along the way he lived on the line between recklessness and courage. He survived dozens of accidents, coming close to death more than once. During the earliest years of American automobile racing, Rickenbacker was "the most daring and withal the most cautious driver" on the circuit. How could he have been both daring and cautious? The Many Lives of Eddie Rickenbacker invites young readers to decide for themselves as they follow him on his many hair-raising adventures."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Black Sheep of the Family -- Man of the House -- Moving Up in the World -- King of the Dirt Track Racers -- Hat in the Ring -- Ace of Aces -- Grounded -- At the Controls -- Mayday -- Descent and Landing. |
| Audience |
Ages 8-12 Ohio University Press. |
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Grades 4-6 Ohio University Press. |
| Subject |
Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973.
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Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Air pilots, Military -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Automobile racing -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Air pilots -- United States.
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Military air pilots -- United States.
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Automobile racing -- United States.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Aviation.
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Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973. (OCoLC)fst00031857
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Air pilots. (OCoLC)fst00802420
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Air pilots, Military. (OCoLC)fst00802472
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Automobile racing. (OCoLC)fst00823132
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780821424308 (hardcover) |
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9780821424315 (paperback) |
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9780821447222 (pdf) |
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