Feel the Mach 3 power generated by Lockheed's incredibly fast SR-71 Blackbird! Former SR-71 pilot; instructor and wing commander; Richard Graham; presents the most intriguing SR-71 stories ever told. This once highly classified program is fully revealed through the words of pilots; commanders; mechanics; and instructors involved in the Blackbird's creation and flight-testing. From grueling reconnaissance missions to the Persian Gulf conflict; this insightful book tells stories of bravery and daring determination.
#4913423 in Books Perfection Learning 2004-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.04 x .35 x 7.14l; .63 #File Name: 075694574748 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Educational Children's Book (ages 9-12; 48 pages; hardcover)By Alvin R. Cunningham"Conrad Elroy; Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Civil War" begins with an introduction to the Civil War- its causes; the two sides; and the conflict that led to the bloodiest war in America's history. In the historical fiction chapters; Conrad Elroy; a 13-year-old powder monkey for the Union navy; is aboard the U.S.S. Hartford in the Battle of Mobile Bay. It is Conrad's job to supply his gun crew with gunpowder. Because of his bravery in combat; he is awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The medal; however; is no comfort to Conrad; who lost a friend in the battle.The book's nonfiction chapters detail the role of the navy in the Civil War. This book contains archival photographs; maps; and paintings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words with a glossary and an index. Children will be able to identify with the young; main character and learn about an important event in American history at the same time.This educational children's book is both exciting and informative!
