Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

Name: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
ISBN: 9780541959221

by Kathryn Gibbs Davis

For the child who loves to tinker and build. Follow George Ferris as he uses grit and engineering to build a giant wheel that many thought was impossible.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child faces a daunting project or feels discouraged because their ideas seem too big for the world to handle. It is an inspiring tribute to the power of persistence and the beauty of engineering, following George Ferris from his childhood wonder at a water wheel to the creation of his iconic masterpiece for the 1893 World's Fair. Through George's journey, children see that great achievements require both imagination and the grit to withstand skepticism. The narrative highlights how observation of nature can lead to world-changing inventions. It is an ideal choice for elementary-aged kids who are natural tinkerers, providing a historical blueprint for turning a dream into a physical reality despite the 'naysayers.'

Resilience & Perseverance Building & Engineering Curiosity & Wonder Vehicles & Machines Creativity & Imagination Discovering a Talent History Pride & Accomplishment

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Mention of the dangers of construction and the heights of the wheel.

Sensitive Topics

The book is secular and direct. It touches on professional skepticism and the 'impossible' nature of the task, but there are no heavy emotional traumas. It focuses on the intellectual and physical struggle of construction.