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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
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.
40 pages· 1,638 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
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.
