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Magnet power! / by Huntley, Tex.; Steve, Ravi.; Cassity, Don.;
Preschool-Grade 1.LSC
Subjects: Radio and television novels.; Inventors; Magnets; Machinery;
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Tinkerlab : a hands-on guide for little inventors / by Doorley, Rachelle.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Inventions.; Creative activities and seat work.; Playrooms.;
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To wed an heiress / by Ranney, Karen.;
Rebellion drove Mercy Rutherford to Scotland to escape the possessive grip of her fianceé. But it's fate that lands her in the crumbling highlands castle of Lennox Caitheart. A dreamer with visions of inventing airships, he's most certainly mad. Handsome beyond words, he's also causing an irresistible flutter in her stomach beyond reason. When Gregory arrives to see their arranged marriage to its bitter end, Mercy desperately turns to Ross with an offer of her fortune--and her hand in marriage. The Earl of Morton has a reputation for being a daredevil eccentric, but even he is hesitant to engage in such a rash proposition--no matter how utterly beguiled he is by the wildly independent American heiress. And yet, with so much at stake, how can he possibly say no? But when their unconventional union grows into a passionate and inseparable love, more than Gregory's obsession threatens them. Now, Lennox and Mercy will have to risk more than their hearts to save it.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Americans; Nobility; Inventors; Marriage;
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The 39-story treehouse / by Griffiths, Andy,1961-; Denton, Terry.; Griffiths, Andy,1961-39-storey treehouse.;
Ages 6-10.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Tree houses; Inventors; Inventions;
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Ingenious : how Canadian innovators made the world smaller, smarter, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier and happier / by Johnston, David,1941-author.; Jenkins, Tom,1959-author.;
"Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces--insight, necessity, and simple luck. Ingenious 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. Above all, the book explores what goes on in the mind of an innovator, and maps the incredible spectrum of personalities that have struggled to improve the lot of their neighbours, their fellow citizens, and their species. From the marvels of aboriginal invention such as the canoe, snowshoe, igloo, dogsled, lifejacket, and bunk bed to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, philanthropy, science, engineering, community development, business, the arts, and the media, Canadians have improvised and collaborated their way to international admiration. Ingenious tells you why they did it and how they made the world a better place."--
Subjects: Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations;
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How to become an accidental genius / by MacLeod, Elizabeth.; Wishinsky, Frieda.; Playford, Jennifer.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Introduces young readers to both famous and lesser-known inventors who have changed the world.LSC
Subjects: Inventors; Inventors; Inventions; Inventions; Serendipity in science;
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The spirits up / by Babiak, Todd,1972-author.;
'The Spirits Up' is a contemporary ghost story about an inventor in need of a miracle and the true cost of being owned by our possessions. Todd Babiak was born in Edmonton, AB. From the author of 'The Empress of Idaho'.
Subjects: Satirical literature.; Families; Ghosts; Inventors; Secrecy;
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Cubed : the puzzle of us all / by Rubik, Ernő,author.;
"The first book by the reclusive inventor of the world's most iconic puzzle the Rubik's Cube. Ernő Rubik inspires us with what he's learned in a lifetime of creating, curiosity, and discovery. Ernő Rubik was a child when he first became obsessed with puzzles of all kinds. "Puzzles," he writes, "bring out important qualities in each of us: concentration, curiosity, a sense of play, the eagerness to discover a solution." To Rubik puzzles aren't just games-they're creativity machines. He encourages us to embrace our inner curiosity and find the puzzles that surround us in our everyday lives. "If you are determined, you will solve them," he writes. Rubik's own puzzle, the Cube, went on to be solved by millions worldwide for over forty years, become one of the bestselling toys of all time, and to be featured as a global symbol of intelligence and ingenuity. In Cubed, Rubik covers more than just his journey to inventing his eponymous cube. He makes a case for always being an amateur-something he has always which considered himself. He discusses the inevitability of problems during any act of invention. He reveals what it was like to experience the astonishing worldwide success of an object he made purely for his own play. And he offers what he thinks it means to be a true creator (hint: anyone can do it). Steeped in the wisdom and also the humility of a born inventor, Cubed offers a unique look at the imperfect science of creation"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Rubik, Ernő.; Rubik's Cube.; Inventors;
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Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature / by Nordstrom, Kristen.; Boston, Paul,1952-;
Includes bibliographical references."In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Biomimicry; Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations; Nature;
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Canadians who innovate : the trailblazers and ideas that are changing the world / by O'Reilly Runte, Roseann,author.;
"From saving lives to saving harvests, From discovering ancient diamonds to identifying the first exo-planet, From driverless cars to quantum computers, From Nobel laureates to your next-door neighbor, This book offers uplifting stories of innovative Canadians. Canadians Who Innovate includes two Nobel laureates, an astronaut, extraordinary business leaders, the godfathers of artificial intelligence, and top quantum experts, including the inventor of what may be the next quantum computer. It features profiles of the first director of engineering at Google, who is now working on nuclear fusion; a medical researcher who communicates on TikTok about the efficacy and potential for RNA vaccine technology; and a PhD in nuclear physics who has twice won the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Meet the linguist who works with Indigenous people to make online dictionaries, an internationally consulted specialist on migration, an agri-tech investor, a world specialist on permafrost, and the expert in systems and number theory who has a way to fix health care. And don't forget the engineer who grew human cells on apples, a feat that is leading to the creation of replacement organs that do not require donor -- not to be confused with the aerospace technology developer who created a tethering system to clean up space debris and a 3-D printer that prints biological tissue. Featuring brilliant thinkers from coast to coast to coast, and others from around the world who now call Canada home, Canadians Who Innovate paints a promising picture of a cleaner, healthier, more innovative future for us all."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations;
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