Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Gibbs Davis is a nonfiction picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 26, 2025. This 40-page illustrated work explores the invention of the Ferris wheel, combining elements of science, history, and engineering. The book presents the story of American inventor George Ferris, detailing his creative vision and the challenges he faced in bringing this iconic amusement park ride to life.
Readers will find a blend of engaging text and vibrant illustrations by Gilbert Ford that transport them to the 1893 World’s Fair, where Ferris’s invention made its debut. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, social skills, and the wonders of physics, making it a valuable resource for young readers interested in how things work and the world of inventions. This edition provides an informative and visually appealing experience for children, encouraging curiosity about engineering and the history behind one of the most beloved attractions.
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Science, 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. Now available in paperback!
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.
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