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Gr 1–3—The planners of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair were looking for a spectacular, extraordinary, and never-before-seen attraction that would draw in huge crowds. The idea they eventually accepted was George Ferris's huge observation wheel—what we now call the Ferris wheel. An amazing and awe-inspiring crowd-pleaser, the wheel was 264 feet high and held 36 passenger cars, each of which could hold 60 passengers. This book chronicles the story of Ferris's invention, explains how he overcame the initial reluctance ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This absorbing picture-book biography of the engineer and inventor focuses on the design, construction, and success of his twenty-six-story observati...Log In or Sign Up to Read More