Innovation Nation: How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, Happier

This young readers edition features 50 Canadian innovations that changed the world, from canoes to whoopie cushions, and more. Co-written by Canada’s Governor General, it celebrates our history and world contributions on Canada’s 150th birthday.

This book explores what circumstances, incidents, coincidences, and collaborations motivated great Canadian ideas. From aboriginal inventions like the canoe and igloo to modern advances in medicine, education, science, engineering, and the arts, Canadians have improvised and collaborated to make the world better. Striking illustrations throughout make it surprising, enlightening, and entertaining for young readers, while serving as a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)