Bicycles, Bloomers, and Books about Invention

Birth of the Bicycle by Sarah Nelson and Iacopo Bruno, Candlewick Press
Since 1900, most of kids' riding and rolling has happened on bicycles. It’s no wonder that children love these clever machines. As kids learn to ride, their worlds widen; their independence grows.

Ferris Wheels

Fabulous Fair Alphabet
These are books about Mr. Ferris or his Ferris wheel, which debuted at the 1893 World Colombian Exposition. Grand in scale, rising up into the sky, the Ferris wheel is a focal point wherever it appears.