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Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel


Book Description
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 neve... More
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PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages48
ISBN-101101934522
ISBN-13978-1101934524
Publication Date10/11/2016
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About Monica Kulling (Author) : I am a poet living in Toronto, Ontario. I have a new book coming out August 2009 from Tundra Books. It's a story about George Eastman and the invention of the camera. It's A Snap! George Eastman's F... more
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About GENE BARRETTA (Illustrator) : GENE BARRETTA is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of GENE BARRETTA include Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin, Jack ... more
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