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Innovation nation : how Canadian innovators made the world smarter, smaller, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier, and happier / David Johnston & Tom Jenkins ; illustrated by Josh Holinaty ; adapted by Mary Beth Leatherdale.
Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. This book looks 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 vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers.
Record details
- ISBN: 0735263019
- ISBN: 9780735263017
- Physical Description: 127 pages : colour illustrations
- Publisher: Toronto : Tundra Books, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Includes text adapted from Ingenious by David Johnson and Tom Jenkins"--Page opposite title page. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.99 |
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| Subject: | Inventions > Canada > History > Juvenile literature. Inventors > Canada > History > Juvenile literature. Technological innovations > Canada > History > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 609.71 Joh | 31681020061305 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A young readers' edition ofIngenious celebrates 50 kid-friendly Canadian innovations that changed the world, from canoes and whoopee cushions to chocolate bars and Pablum. - Random House, Inc.
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.
