Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 40
Published: 2014
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"Mr. Ferris and His Wheel" by Gilbert Ford tells the inspiring story of George Ferris, the engineer behind the iconic Ferris Wheel, created for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. As he faces skepticism and challenges from those who doubt his invention, Ferris remains determined to bring his vision to life. The narrative highlights his innovative spirit, creativity, and the perseverance required to turn his dream into a reality. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging prose, the book captures not only the journey of building the towering wheel but also the excitement of an era defined by innovation and the thrill of invention. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by Houghton Mifflin .
Gilbert Ford holds a BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is the author and illustrator of The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring , named a Best STEM Book of 2017, and has illustrated many middle grade jackets, as well as the award-winning picture book Mr. Ferris and His Wheel . He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at GilbertFord. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Cook Award
This book was recognised by the Cook Award.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.