Bibliograph

Breaking the sound barrier, the story of Chuck Yeager, Susan Sales Harkins

Type

Label

Breaking the sound barrier, the story of Chuck Yeager, Susan Sales Harkins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45, 47) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breaking the sound barrier

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

57344179

Responsibility statement

Susan Sales Harkins

Series statement

Monumental milestones : great events of modern times

Sub title

the story of Chuck Yeager

Summary

Discusses the accomplishments of Chuck Yeager and his contribution to modern aviation

Table Of Contents

Riding a bomb into history -- Sound barrier -- Country boy -- Growing up during the great depression -- Behind enemy lines and back again -- Day in the life of a fighter pilot -- Breaking the sound barrier -- Orange beast -- End is just the beginning -- Young eagles -- Chronology -- Timeline in history -- Chapter notes -- Medals and awards -- Glossary -- For further reading -- For young adults -- Works consulted -- On the internet -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator