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Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Gibbs Davis (2014, Hardcover)
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Mr. Ferris and His Wheel, School And Library by Davis, Kathryn Gibbs; Ford, Gilbert (ILT), ISBN 0547959222, ISBN-13 9780547959221, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Describes how the engineer George Ferris invented the famous carnival attraction for the renowned 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100547959222
ISBN-139780547959221
eBay Product ID (ePID)177738413
Product Key Features
Book TitleMr. Ferris and His Wheel
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year2014
IllustratorFord, Gilbert, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorKathryn Gibbs Davis
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2013-050147
Dewey Edition23
Reviews* "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning." -- Booklist , starred review "The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation...make this title a positive addition." --School Library Journal "Kids who take Ferris wheels for granted should find this history eye-opening." --Kirkus "Davis's picture-book account of the Ferris Wheel construction does a first-rate job of capturing the many risks--to civic pride, financial success, and public safety--that attached to the first iteration of what most readers have already enjoyed as a local carnival attraction." --Bulletin , * "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning." - Booklist , starred review, * "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning." - Booklist , starred review "The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation...make this title a positive addition." -School Library Journal, * "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning." -- Booklist , starred review "The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation...make this title a positive addition." --School Library Journal "Kids who take Ferris wheels for granted should find this history eye-opening." --Kirkus "Davis's picture-book account of the Ferris Wheel construction does a first-rate job of capturing the many risks--to civic pride, financial success, and public safety--that attached to the first iteration of what most readers have already enjoyed as a local carnival attraction." --Bulletin "Davis delivers a tense and satisfying underdog story, while Ford creates a stylized 19th-century landscape." --Publishers Weekly , * "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning" -- Booklist , starred review "The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation...make this title a positive addition." --School Library Journal "Kids who take ferris wheels for granted should find this history eye-opening." --Kirkus "Davis's picture-book account of the Ferris Wheel construction does a first-rate job of capturing the many risks--to civic pride, financial success, and public safety--that attached to the first iteration of what most readers have already enjoyed as a local carnival attraction." --Bulletin "Davis delivers a tense and satisfying underdog story, while Ford creates a stylized 19th-century landscape." --Publishers Weekly "[An] informative and entertaining account." --Wall Street Journal, * "Davis' picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning." - Booklist , starred review "The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation...make this title a positive addition." -School Library Journal "Kids who take Ferris wheels for granted should find this history eye-opening." -Kirkus
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal791.06/80284
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisScience, history, and engineering combine in this uplifting nonfiction picture book about the invention of the world's most iconic amusement park ride, 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. A fun, fact-filled text by Kathryn Gibbs Davis combines with Gilbert Ford's dazzling full-color illustrations to transport readers to the 1893 World's Fair, where George Ferris and his big, wonderful wheel lifted passengers to the skies for the first time., Science, history, and engineering combine in this uplifting non-fiction picture book about the invention of the world's most iconic amusement park ride, 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. A fun, fact-filled text by Kathryn Gibbs Davis combines with Gilbert Ford's dazzling full-color illustrations to transport readers to the 1893 World's Fair, where George Ferris and his big, wonderful wheel lifted passengers to the skies for the first time.
LC Classification NumberTA140.F455D38 2014
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- May 21, 2020
Wonderful book for the kids- I am using it to teach a class about engineering and the Industrial Revolution.
I love the book I just bought. It is in perfect condition-at a fraction of the cost at the bookstores.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 11, 2020
Excellent title
Interesting facts. Was surprised that Walt Disney's name was mentioned.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
