Bibliograph

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

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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

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Innovation nation

Responsibility statement

David Johnston, Tom Jenkins ; illustrated by Josh Holinaty ; adapted by Mary Beth Leatherdale

Sub title

how Canadian innovators made the world... smarter, smaller, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier, and happier

Summary

"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."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

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