{"product_id":"the-young-innovator-jigna-d-9798197447630","title":"The Young Innovator: Design Thinking, Invention, and Building Solutions That Matter - Ages 8-13","description":"You don't need a fancy lab or adult permission to invent something amazing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Young Innovator\u003c\/b\u003e is the complete hands-on guide that teaches kids ages 8-13 the same design thinking process used by top inventors and companies worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- How to spot problems others miss and turn them into powerful ideas\u003cbr\u003e- The 5-step Design Thinking framework (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test)\u003cbr\u003e- How to build quick prototypes using cardboard, recycled materials \u0026amp; everyday items\u003cbr\u003e- Real stories of kids like Gitanjali Rao (TIME Kid of the Year) who invented life-changing solutions\u003cbr\u003e- How to handle feedback, overcome setbacks, and keep improving \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with fun exercises, observation challenges, prototyping sprints, and reflection tools - this book transforms curious kids into confident creators and problem-solvers.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside the book - 10 Chapters \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat Is Innovation?\u003c\/b\u003e -- The difference between invention and innovation, three types of innovation, five qualities every innovator shares, and the story of Gitanjali Rao (TIME's Kid of the Year 2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign Thinking -- The Innovator's Process\u003c\/b\u003e -- All five stages (Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) with a complete school canteen case study showing the full cycle in action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Art of Asking Better Questions\u003c\/b\u003e -- Four innovation question types (Why, What If, How Might We, What Would Have to Be True), the Five Whys tool, and four daily curiosity habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom Idea to Invention\u003c\/b\u003e -- Four sources of great ideas, the right way to brainstorm, the four-filter idea test (Desirability, Feasibility, Viability, Impact), and Kavya Kopparapu's AI eye health story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototyping -- Build to Think\u003c\/b\u003e -- Four prototype types (paper, physical, role play, digital), the Build-Test-Learn cycle, and common prototyping mistakes to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTesting and Feedback\u003c\/b\u003e -- How to run a proper test in five steps, the Feedback Grid tool, separating useful from unhelpful feedback, and a water filter case study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScience and Technology as Tools\u003c\/b\u003e -- Electronics, coding, 3D design, biology, and data as innovation toolkits; Deepika Kurup's solar water purification story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovation and the World\u003c\/b\u003e -- Human-centred design principles, designing for the margins, sustainability requirements, and Vinisha Umashankar's solar ironing cart story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Innovator's Mindset\u003c\/b\u003e -- Seven attitudes of unstoppable innovators, the long game, and the Innovator's Daily Five practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour Innovation Project\u003c\/b\u003e -- The six-stage project framework, presentation structure, where to share your work in India and globally, plus a full checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Glossary (27 terms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Reference Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Innovator's Statement signing page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for young inventors, homeschool families, STEM clubs, and any child who dreams of building a better world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jigna D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798197447630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Jigna D","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997693882623,"sku":"9798197447630","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-young-innovator-jigna-d-9798197447630","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}