A big book about abig ride. A gripping story of one of theengineering marvels of both the nineteenth and the twentiethcenturies, the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel, perhaps more than any other amusement ride,symbolizes all that is magic about amusement parks and county fairs. Towering above the carousel, hot dog stands, and kiddie rides, theFerris wheel lifts young and old alike for never-to-be forgottenviews. Few passengers forget their first ride on the queen of themidway and the sensations they felt when the rapidly spinning wheelcarried them over the top. Norman D. Anderson is Alumni Distinguished Professor at NorthCarolina State University. He is the author or co-author of manybooks, mostly in the area of science.