1859-1896

Describes the invention of the Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Discusses George Ferris's boyhood love of the waterwheel, his education, his crazy idea, and the obstacles he had to overcome to build the world's first Ferris wheel.

Tells the story of American engineer and inventor George Ferris, who created the iconic Ferris Wheel as an attraction for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Discusses the life of George Ferris and his invention of the Ferris Wheel.

"Capturing an engineer's creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the world's most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel"--From the publisher.

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

"The story of George Ferris, inventor of the iconic Ferris Wheel"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the original Ferris wheel at the Chicago World's Fair, its inventor George Ferris, construction, and reception.

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.

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

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