A Worlds Fair Invention!

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel Written by Kathryn Gibbs Davis Illustrated by Gilbert Ford

This wonderful new nonfiction picture book tells the story of the creation of The Ferris Wheel. The book takes the reader through the whole process of why Mr. George Ferris was compelled to build his historic Ferris Wheel and how he did it. The author uses a narrative format but also incorporates text features with the use of captions for the elaborate illustrations. There are  additional nonfiction text features of a bibliography, website resources, a photograph, and direct quotes from the builders and inventors. The story also addresses other historical impacts of The Worlds Fair of 1893 in Chicago. This book is an intriguing  teaching tool to combine elements of Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts. You will  have a new found appreciation for a ride on a Ferris Wheel after learning about the story of its invention and inventor.  This book is not to be missed!

The following is a link to the authors website that includes additional reviews, a book trailer, and podcasts.
http://gibbsdavis.com/books/bk_mrferris.html
Lastly I have included a link to the National Education Association website that has curriculum and professional development resources for educators.
http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/61956.htm