Gene Barretta

Long before he was known around the entire world as the Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali was just a twelve-year-old boy named Cassius Clay. He lived in Louisville, Kentucky, and his absolute favorite thing in the world was riding his brand-new, bright red-and-white bicycle through the city streets. But one fateful day, someone stole his prized possession. Cassius was proud, bold, and determined not to let the thief get away with it. He wanted to fight back, and that very moment led him straight to a local boxing gym. It was the exact day a true champion was born. This exciting biography takes you back to the childhood of a legendary sports hero to see exactly how his amazing journey began. Discover the incredible hard work, persistence, and booming confidence that helped a young boy overcome his obstacles and grow up to become the most famous boxer in history.

Travel back to the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, where planners were desperate for a massive attraction to amaze the crowds. They wanted something bigger and better than the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. Meet George Ferris, a clever American engineer who proposed a giant, spinning observation wheel that would carry passengers high into the sky. When people first heard his idea, they laughed and said such a massive metal wheel would never actually work. But George refused to listen to the doubters. You will see how he designed and built an absolute engineering marvel with thirty-six huge cars that could hold over two thousand people at once. Follow the incredible true story of a dreamer who combined math, steel, and imagination to invent the very first Ferris wheel, creating an iconic amusement ride that still brings joy to millions today.