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The Man Who Invented the Ferris Wheel: The Genius of George Ferris
By SNEED, Dani & WYCKOFF, Edwin Brit
- ISBN
- 9780766041363 9780766041387
- Publisher
- Enslow Elementary
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2014 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–4—Each volume highlights a little-known inventor and explains how his invention came about. Struggles and successes are mentioned equally, showing the realistic trial and error of inventing. The texts are accompanied by numerous photos and diagrams; they are accessible to primary-grade children while at...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
This series offers biographical sketches plus information about groundbreaking inventions and innovations in various disciplines. Each inventor is depicted as having genius along with curiosity, patience, dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance. "Real fact" inserts and archival ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
