civil engineers

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civil engineers

Who invented the ferris wheel? George Ferris

2012
"Read about George Ferris, and how he invented the ferris wheel"--Provided by publisher.

The man who invented the ferris wheel

the genius of George Ferris
Presents the story of the invention of the Ferris wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Describes how engineer George Ferris invented the ride, rushed to finish it under difficult conditions, and proved the skeptics wrong when the invention became a success.

George Ferris, what a wheel!

Examines the life of George Ferris and how he invented his Ferris Wheel amusement ride.

Civil engineers

2016
Discusses the science, tools, field experiences, and more of civil engineers.

George Ferris' grand idea

the Ferris wheel
"Discusses George Ferris' invention of the Ferris Wheel and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--.

The man who invented the ferris wheel

the genius of George Ferris
2014
"Read about the genius of George Ferris and his amazing invention" -- Provided by publisher.

Engineers of dreams

great bridge builders and the spanning of America
1995

Alexander's bridge

1977
Bridge builder Alexander outwardly projects the forceful spirit of the pioneers, but inwardly he possesses a divided self that leaves him torn between two women.

Eiffel

the genius who reinvented himself
2004

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