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Sky High ─ George Ferris's Big Wheel

By: Monica Kulling

加進願望清單

M 570L

書籍資訊

適讀年齡	5 - 8
適合年級	1 - 3
字數	字
Grade level equivalent
AR level	3.0
F&p/guided reading level	M
Lexile	570L
DRA level
出版社	Penguin Random House
出版日期	October 2016

This fascinating Step 3 History Reader describes the invention of the first Ferris wheel--an engineering marvel. The 1893 World's Fair organizers wanted something big to draw people to Chicago . . . something that would rival the Eiffel Tower. George Ferris, an American engineer, had the idea for an observation wheel that passengers could ride on. People laughed at his idea. They said it would never work. But it was a huge success, with thirty-six cars that could hold over 2,100 riders! That's some big wheel! Ferris wheel lovers can thank George Ferris for never giving up his dream. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

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