The Fantastic Ferris Wheel by Betsy Harvey Kraft

The Fantastic Ferris Wheel by Betsy Harvey Kraft

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.

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Kraft, Betsy Harvey: - Betsy Harvey Kraft is the author of several nonfiction children's books, including Theodore Roosevelt: Champion of the American Spirit, which was an ALA Notable Book, a National Council of Social Studies Notable Book, and an NYPL Top 100 Title for Reading and Sharing. She lives in Washington, DC.

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ISBN 13	9781627790727
ISBN 10	1627790721
Title	The Fantastic Ferris Wheel
Author	Betsy Harvey Kraft
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Henry Holt & Company
Year published	2015-10-13
Number of pages	42
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.