Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

By Kathryn Gibbs Davis, Gilbert Ford (Illustrator)

Discover how George Ferris defied odds to create the iconic Ferris wheel at the 1893 World's Fair.

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40 pages· 1,776 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, engineer George Ferris faces the challenge of a lifetime: creating a gravity-defying attraction that will captivate the world. With determination and ingenuity, Ferris constructs the first Ferris wheel, a marvel that lifts passengers high above the fairgrounds. As the wheel turns, will Ferris's vision soar or crumble under pressure? This illustrated journey reveals the story behind the invention that changed amusement parks forever.

From the publisher

Describes how the engineer George Ferris invented the famous carnival attraction for the renowned 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Awards

Orbis Pictus Honor (2015)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 1,776
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 900L

Themes & topics

Books about historical figures Books about history Books about America Books about science and technology Books about summer

What readers & critics say

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“In this beautifully-illustrated book, you learn all about George Ferris, the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. I found his story so interesting and it was fun to hear about his perseverance and creativity in building the wheel and how it changed the world. I loved learning that Walt Disney's father worked on the crew building the first Ferris Wheel, and that he told stories to Walt about the inspiring, magical attraction.”

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