The Many Lives of Eddie Rickenbacker

by Andrew Speno

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821424300
• ISBN13: 9780821424308
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8