Chuck Yeager: Fighter Pilot (Achievers) [Library Binding]

Carter M. Ayres (Author)

Book Description

Series: Achievers

Describes the life of the West Virginia boy who won a place in the history of aviation as the first pilot to fly through the sound barrier.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7 Of these two biographies of Yeager, Levinson's is far superior. Ayres' book misses its goal. The title is somewhat misleading since a majority of the book is devoted to Yeager's life as a test pilot. The light, breezy text talks down to readers and includes some awkward sentence constructions. Some of the captions for the black-and-white photographs are worded oddly. The lack of a glossary or index further limits the book's use. Levinson's book, on the other hand, is far more complete and readable. The text begins with an attention-getting chapter about the day that the sound barrier was first broken. The balance of the text is a chronological description of Yeager's life which covers his childhood, flight training, World War II combat, various peace-time military assignments, the Vietnam War, and his family. However, most of the book concerns Yeager's life as a test pilot. Black-and-white photos illustrate the text. The book is obviously based on extensive research. The writing is fresh, crisp, and fast-moving. All aviation terms used in the text are included in a glossary. Aviation enthusiasts should enjoy this one. Eldon Younce, Harper Elem . School, Kans.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (L) (March 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822504839
• ISBN-13: 978-0822504832
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,737,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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