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Innovation Nation

How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier and Happier

by David Johnston
Tom Jenkins
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This young readers edition of Ingenious focuses on 50 kid-friendly Canadian innovations that changed the world, from canoes to whoopie cushions, chocolate bars to Pablum. Co-written by Canada's Governor General and accompanied by contemporary illustrations, this adaptation offers young Canadians a way to celebrate our history and world contributions on Canada's 150th birthday.
Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces — insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance.
     From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.

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  • Release date

    March 27, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780735263024
      • File size: 6 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1010
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

  • Reviews

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2018
      This rousing volume celebrates Canadian inventions and achievements, from early history to today. Each spread features a single innovation, described in brief text and nearly monochromatic digital art, color-coded for its section ("Smarter," "Smaller," etc.). Well-organized conceptually and aptly ending with advice to future innovators, this book adheres to its patriotic objective, a useful counterpoint for U.S. audiences. Timeline.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1010
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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