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Book Synopsis: Most people have heard of Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg, but how about Daniel Hale Williams, Mae Jemison, and Mary Anderson? The world owes a lot to the unsung heroes of innovation, people who used their ideas to make the world a better place through advances in health, technology, food science, and discovery! In Innovators: The Stories Behind the People Who Shaped the World, readers ages 9 to 12 learn about many inventions, products, processes, and improvements people have made to create the reality in which we live.
For example, in 1938, Ruth Wakefield added bits of chocolate to her cookies and invented Toll House chocolate chip cookies. In 2012, at the age of just 15, Jack Andraka developed a speedy and cheap method to detect pancreatic cancer. Being innovative means thinking creatively and critically to solve problems and find improvements—all it takes is an open mind, curiosity, and a desire to come up with ideas!
Hands-on activities use the engineering design process and include creating a homemade version of Silly Putty and figuring out how to make a solar-powered oven. Links to primary sources, videos, and relevant websites offer a digital experience for deeper, independent learning and inspiration.
Nomad Press books in the Build It Yourself series integrate content with participation. Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
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Discover the untold stories of the unsung heroes who have shaped our world! Innovators: The Stories Behind the People Who Shaped the World takes readers on an incredible journey through history, introducing them to remarkable individuals like Daniel Hale Williams, Mae Jemison, and Mary Anderson. These innovators changed the course of society through their groundbreaking inventions and contributions to health, technology, food science, and more.
Unleash your child's curiosity and inspire their creativity with this captivating book. From the moment they open its pages, they'll be transported into a world filled with remarkable stories of discovery and innovation. Whether it's the mouthwatering creation of the Toll House chocolate chip cookies in 1938 or Jack Andraka's groundbreaking method to detect pancreatic cancer at the young age of 15, Innovators showcases the incredible power of thinking outside the box and coming up with brilliant ideas.
What sets this book apart is its hands-on approach to learning. Through engaging activities rooted in the engineering design process, such as making a homemade version of Silly Putty or building a solar-powered oven, readers get the chance to put their ideas into practice. This interactive experience not only reinforces the concepts they learn but also nurtures a sense of curiosity and problem-solving skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
As an educational resource, Innovators aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education. By combining content with project-based learning, this book ensures that your child's education is not only grounded in factual knowledge but also encourages them to be critical and creative thinkers.
Get inspired by the stories of those who dared to dream big and changed the world. Order your copy of Innovators: The Stories Behind the People Who Shaped the World today and embark on a journey of discovery. Click here to order your copy now!
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