{"product_id":"innovation-nation-how-canadian-innovators-made-the-world-smarter-smaller-kinder-safer-healthier-wealthier-happier-paperback","title":"Innovation Nation: How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, Happier - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Jenkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of Canada's most respected and beloved governors general, \u003cb\u003eDAVID JOHNSTON\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Harvard, Cambridge and Queen's universities. He served as dean of law at Western University, principal of McGill University and president of the University of Waterloo. He is the author or co-author of twenty-five books, holds honorary doctorates from over twenty universities and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, he is married to Sharon Johnston, and has five daughters and twelve grandchildren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOM JENKINS\u003c\/b\u003e is chairman of the board of OpenText and has served as a member of its board since 1994, as president and chief executive officer from 1994 to 2005 and as executive chairman and chief strategy officer from 2005 to 2013. He is the chancellor of the University of Waterloo and is an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) for his contributions to education and innovation in Canada. He is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business at York University, the University of Toronto, and McMaster University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE). Mr. Jenkins is a recipient of the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (QDJM). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOSH HOLINATY\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Alberta and now works out of Toronto, Ontario. He has worked with a variety of clients, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003emaisonneuve\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoneySense\u003c\/i\u003e, on a variety of illustration projects, such as editorial, ads, poster design, walls and more. He has illustrated several children's books: \u003ci\u003eLiam Takes a Stand\u003c\/i\u003e by Troy Wilson, \u003ci\u003eIra Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend\u003c\/i\u003e by Naseem Hrab, \u003ci\u003eIt's Catching\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer Gardy and \u003ci\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Immortality \u003c\/i\u003eby Maria Birmingham (nominated for the 2016 Norma Fleck Award).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767992615200,"sku":"9780735270602","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/22b0d11135294ecc795182dcacbe461f.webp?v=1780322286","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/innovation-nation-how-canadian-innovators-made-the-world-smarter-smaller-kinder-safer-healthier-wealthier-happier-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}