The Boy Who Loved to Go Fast: A Story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss - Softcover

Mayer, Rita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 163765877X ISBN 13: 9781637658772

Publisher: Halo Publishing International, 2026

Synopsis

The Boy Who Loved to Go Fast: A Story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss brings the extraordinary life of Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930) to young children through lyrical verse. Curtiss achieved a remarkable number of accomplishments throughout his life. These include completing the first documented long-distance flight of a powered aircraft in American history; setting theunofficial land speed record on Ormond Beach on a motorcycle with an engine he designed himself; developing the JN-4 "Jenny" airplane, which was later used extensively in training pilots for WWI; creating the "Triad" seaplane, which was adopted by the U.S. Navy; and lastly, engaging in real estate development, including founding several cities. The book shines a light on this unsung hero of aviation and invention in a simple and accessible way that will capture the imagination of young minds. It serves as an easy introduction to Curtiss' many accomplishments and provides readers with inspiration to let curiosity take the lead, dream big, make mistakes, try again, and never stop learning.

About this title

About the Author

Rita Mayer, MS, MLS, has worn many hats as a teacher, a freelance writer, and a librarian in the United States and abroad. Her past work as a writer includes contributions to community and regional newspapers, magazines, and academia. She thinks her current role as a librarian is by far the most fun job she has ever had.Rita enjoys working with children, especially when promoting literacy, sharing a love of learning, and passing along joy through storytelling and music. She also enjoys working with seniors to build community and social connections, and with everyone in between by delivering award-winning library programs for all ages.When she's not at a library, she can be found singing karaoke, reading, writing, playing with her cat Junebug, or enjoying a nice cup of tea. Rita wrote this book to bring the life of Glenn Curtiss to a new generation through fun, rhythmic storytelling. "The Boy Who Loved to Go Fast: A Story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss" is her first children's book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Halo Publishing International
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 163765877X
• ISBN 13: 9781637658772
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Thompson Chad
• Number of pages: 24