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.
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.
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.
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George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel
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George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940172669651 |
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Publisher: | Capstone Press |
Publication date: | 08/10/2017 |
Series: | Story Behind the Name Series |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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