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Higher, Steeper, Faster Lib/E: The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies

Higher, Steeper, Faster Lib/E: The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies


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Discover the daring aviation pioneers who made the dream of powered flight a reality, forever changing the course of history. Aviator Lincoln Beachey broke countless records: he looped-the-loop, flew upside down and in corkscrews, and was the first to pull his aircraft out of what was a typically fatal tailspin. As Beachey and other aviators took to the skies in death-defying acts in the early twentieth century, these innovative daredevils not only wowed crowds, but also redefined the frontiers of powered flight.Higher, Steeper, Faster takes readers inside the world of the brave men and women who popularized flying through their deadly stunts and paved the way for modern aviation. With heart-stopping accounts of the action-packed race to conquer the skies, plus photographs and fascinating archival documents, this book will exhilarate readers as they fly through the pages.

About the Author :
Lawrence Goldstone is the author and co-author of more than a dozen critically-acclaimed books for adults. Goldstone has appeared on NPR, PBS, and C-SPAN, and his writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. This is his first book for young readers. Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.

Review :
*"For those who love history, aviation, or stories of great daring, this is pure pleasure.-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review" *"Goldstone deftly combines captivating descriptions of the personalities--male and female--with discussion of the many improvements and ever-present hazards of early flying.-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review" *"Readers will breathlessly follow the race to conquer the sky.-- "School Library Connection, starred review" Armchair thrillseekers will settle in and read this one straight through.-- "BCCB" This look at the early days of the industry highlights the thrill and awe of a watching public as well as the fact that the sky was no longer any sort of boundary.-- "Booklist" "An overview of early aviation history...By expanding the scope beyond familiar figures such as the Wright brothers, Goldstone brings the legends behind death-defying acts to life, exploring how competition can lead to innovation....Engaging historical nonfiction." -- "School Library Journal" "For those who love history, aviation, or stories of great daring, this is pure pleasure." -- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)" "In prose as riveting as the developments it investigates, Goldstone covers the history of early aviation...This book enthralls." -- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)" "Readers will breathlessly follow the race to conquer the sky." -- "School Library Connection (starred review)" "This look at the early days of the industry highlights the thrill and awe of a watching public as well as the fact that the sky was no longer any sort of boundary." -- "Booklist" "Written as a series of profiles...makes it eminently suited to audio. Robertson Dean offers an engaging narration, altering his voice slightly to match the tone of the text. He's excited when appropriate and even gravely serious when needed...This is a title for young listeners, but adults will find it engaging and informative -- "AudioFile"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781478919537
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
  • Publisher Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Weight: 259 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1478919531
  • Publisher Date: 28 Mar 2017
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Height: 155 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies
  • Width: 170 mm


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