Breaking the Sound Barrier: The Story of Chuck Yeager

by Susan Sales Harkins

Chuck Yeager loved to fly. His determination led him to be a fighter and test pilot. He flew as often as he could in any craft he could. Eventually, he became the expert on military aircraft. He knew just what each plane could do, and more importantly, what it couldnt. As important as knowing how far he could push a plane, he also knew when to pull back. His pioneering efforts in breaking the sound barrier made modern aviation and space exploration possible.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published May 1, 2005

About the author

Susan is a Software consultant and the author of several articles and books on database technologies. She and her husband, William, collaborate on children's non-fiction.

Reviews

[Donnie]

Enjoyed, learned some things.