{"product_id":"innovation-nation-david-johnston-9780735270602","title":"Innovation Nation: How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, Happier","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis young readers edition of \u003ci\u003eIngenious\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuccessful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. \u003ci\u003eInnovation Nation\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003e Innovation Nation\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Johnston, Tom Jenkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0735270600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735270602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tundra Books (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.40w x 0.60d","brand":"David Johnston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995965423871,"sku":"9780735270602","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b659c2c5-3f64-4595-8ede-3147970d5257.jpg?v=1683338914","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/innovation-nation-david-johnston-9780735270602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}