The fantastic Ferris Wheel : the story of inventor George Ferris
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Salerno, Steven, illustrator.
Published
New York : Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
ISBN
9781627790727 (SAL), 1627790721 (SAL)
Lexile measure
770L
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Status
Oak Park Public Library Main Branch - Kids Biography
SCIENTIS J B FERRIS
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Public Library Main Branch - Kids Biography | SCIENTIS J B FERRIS | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J BIOGRAPHY FERRIS | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B FERRIS | On Shelf |
| Calumet City Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B FER | On Shelf |
| Cicero Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | E B FERRIS | On Shelf |
| Clarendon Hills Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 921 FERRIS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Ferris wheels -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Ferris, George Washington Gale, 1859-1896 -- Juvenile literature.
Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.
Picture books.
Structural engineering -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Juvenile literature.
Ferris wheels -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Ferris, George Washington Gale, 1859-1896 -- Juvenile literature.
Inventors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.
Picture books.
Structural engineering -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
42 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Lexile measure
770
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"The story of George Ferris, inventor of the iconic Ferris Wheel"-- Provided by publisher.
Description
"The World's Fair in Chicago, 1893, was to be a spectacular event: architects, musicians, artists, and inventors worked on special exhibits to display the glories of their countries. But the Fair's planners wanted something really special, something on the scale of the Eiffel Tower, which had been constructed for France's fair three years earlier. At last, engineer George Ferris had an idea--a crazy, unrealistic, gigantic idea. He would construct a twenty-six-story tall observation wheel. The planners didn't think it could be done. They called it a 'monstrosity.' It wouldn't be safe. But George fought for his design. Finally, in December 1892, with only four months to go until the fair, George was given permission to build his wheel. He had to fight the tight schedule, bad weather, and general disapproval. Against all odds, the Ferris Wheel turned out to be the talk of the Fair, and proof that dreaming big dreams could pay off. Today, George's Ferris Wheel is an icon of adventure and amusement throughout the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
770L Lexile
Target Audience
Ages 5 to 9.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.8 0.5 184253.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Kraft, B. H., & Salerno, S. (2015). The fantastic Ferris Wheel: the story of inventor George Ferris. (First edition). Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Kraft, Betsy Harvey and Steven, Salerno. 2015. The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris. Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Kraft, Betsy Harvey and Steven, Salerno. The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris. Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Kraft, B. H. and Salerno, S. (2015). The fantastic ferris wheel: the story of inventor george ferris. First edn New York: Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Kraft, Betsy Harvey., and Steven Salerno. The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris. First edition, Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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