structural engineers

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.

"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.

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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.

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

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