George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel

by Jenna Glatzer, Stephanie Dominguez (Illustrator)

Overview

Have you ever ridden a Ferris Wheel? Do you know who created it? George Ferris’s wheels can be found around the world today, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with George’s beginnings in civil engineering, the trouble he had convincing people the Ferris Wheel could be safe, and his eventual world-renowned success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479571611
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Story Behind the Name Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Jenna Glatzer (www.jennaglatzer.com) is the award-winning author of 25 books for grown-ups and kids, including the authorized biography Celine Dion: For Keeps, The Marilyn Monroe Treasures, Never Ever Give Up: The Inspiring Story of Jessie and Her JoyJars with Erik Rees, Unthinkable with Scott Rigsby, and Bullyproof Your Child for Life with Dr. Joel Haber. Her daughter is in third grade. Jenna is afraid of roller coasters, but has always liked riding Ferris wheels.

A native of Switzerland, Stephanie Dominguez graduated from the University of Central Lancashire (UK) in 2010. She worked as a freelancer specializing in picture books until 2012, when she branched out into concept art in order to lend her creativity to the entertainment industry. Inspired by cartoons and animated movies, nature, music, and other artists—from classical painters to visual development artists such as Bobby Chiu and Armond Serrano—Stephanie loves to tell a story and make people smile. If she could be anything other than an illustrator, she’d be a chef at her own small countryside restaurant, using proceeds to fund a bunny sanctuary.

Interviews

Engaging, narrative text; Historically accurate illustrations mixed with real photos; Supports Common Core standards; Glossary; Read More Resources; Safe websites at www.FactHound.com

Editorial Reviews

Jenna Glatzer has written a well-researched telling of George Ferris and the signature invention of his career. Her story will have youngsters looking at a popular ride with new eyes. The illustrations by Stephanie Dominguez completes this fine non-fiction work for children.

Manhattan Book Review