Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel by Monica Kulling

Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel by Monica Kulling

This fascinating Step 3 History Reader describes the invention of the first Ferris wheel--an engineering marvel. The 1893 World's Fair organizers wanted something big to draw people to Chicago . . . something that would rival the Eiffel Tower. George Ferris, an American engineer, had the idea for an observation wheel that passengers could ride on. People laughed at his idea. They said it would never work. But it was a huge success, with thirty-six cars that could hold over 2,100 riders That's some big wheel Ferris wheel lovers can thank George Ferris for never giving up his dream.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

MONICA KULLING is a poet who has written over forty children's books, including picture books, classic novel adaptations, and biographies. She has written about Harriet Tubman, Henry Ford, Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Amelia Earhart, among others, and is known for bringing biography to children who are just learning to read. Her award-winning Great Idea Series tells the stories of fascinating inventors and their incredible innovations. She's also the author of Merci Mister Dash!, a humorous children's book. David Parkins is an award-winning illustrator of more than fifty children's books. Visit his website at www.monicakulling.ca.

He became a freelance illustrator after studying wildlife illustration in Wales and general illustration at Lincoln College of Art. His work has featured in The Guardian, the Toronto Star, Bloomberg Business Week, Nature, The Economist, and The Beano, a British children's comic. He is the critically acclaimed illustrator of three more books in Monica Kulling's Great Idea Series: In the Bag!, in which he draws a regular editorial cartoon for the Globe and Mail.

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ISBN 13	9781101934524
ISBN 10	1101934522
Title	Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel
Author	Monica Kulling
Series	Step Into Reading
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2016-10-11
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.