"In this book, Richard W. Bulliet focuses on three major phases in the evolution of the wheel and their relationship to the needs and ambitions of human society. He begins in 4000 B.C.E. with the first wheels affixed to axles. He then follows with the innovation of wheels turning independently on their axles and concludes five thousand years later with the caster, a single rotating and pivoting wheel. Bulliet's most interesting finding is that a simple...

"A colorful survey of Ferris wheels, including their cars and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous Ferris wheels such as the London Eye are spotlighted"--

A story in poetry form about taking a night ride on a ferris wheel.

Presents information about what wheels and axles are and how they help people to do work more easily, and suggests ways for readers to use common items to experience for themselves how these simple machines work.

Describes the creation, training, and performances of the dance troupe known as Dancing Wheels who incorporate the movements of dancers who dance standing up and those who are in wheelchairs.

Despite the ridicule he received for his concept of this ride and the many obstacles he faced to complete his plans, inventor George Ferris succeeded in doing what many thought impossible and successfully presented the first Ferris wheel to amazed tourists at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893.

The Mammoth Islanders decide to use the concept of a wheel and axle to create a machine that will help them dry their mammoths.

"Read about the genius of George Ferris and his amazing invention"--Provided by publisher.