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George Ferris' Grand Idea

The Ferris Wheel

Jenna GlatzerSeries: Story Behind the Name
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Pages
32
Year
2015
Language
English
Publisher
Capstone

About

Have you ever ridden a Ferris Wheel? Do you know who created it? George Ferris's wheels can be found around the world today, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with George's beginnings in civil engineering, the trouble he had convincing people the Ferris Wheel could be safe, and his eventual world-renowned success.

Related Subjects

  • Inventions
  • Technology
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • United States
  • Places
  • Historical
  • Biography & Autobiography

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  • SeriesStory Behind the Name

    Reviews

    "Jenna Glatzer has written a well-researched telling of George Ferris and the signature invention of his career. Her story will have youngsters looking at a popular ride with new eyes. The illustrations by Stephanie Dominguez completes this fine non-fiction work for children."
    Manhattan Book Review

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    Jenna GlatzerAuthor

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