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Canadian Women Invent!

Canadian Women Invent! tells the impressive story of Canada's remarkable female inventors and innovators. Their ideas have changed the way people llive and have become a rich part of Canadian national heritage.

More than eighty female inventors and their inventions are profiled in Canadian Women Invent! For the first time, readers can meet some of the women who have helped put Canada on the map of innovation. The inventors come from every region, work in all industries, and range from young science fair winners to seasoned scientists. Readers can experience the "eureka" moment behind the inventions, follow the journey, hear the joy of success, and feel the determination to not give up!

The book provides dynamic role models to girls and young women, and inspiration to budding inventors, young and old alike. Canadian Women Invent! is indexed for ease of use, and includes sources. It is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs.

The book is authored by Annie Wood, with Fani Evagelou and Catherine Farquharson. Annie Wood is the former publisher of Kids Can Press and the author of the beloved children's bookThe Sandwich (Kids Can Press).

Canadian Women Invent! has been awarded an OUR CHOICE 2003 designation by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. OUR CHOICE is the Canadian Children's Book Centre's annual guide to the best new Canadian children's books, magazines, audio and video. Books chosen for OUR CHOICE are recognized and celebrated for the following qualities: excellence in writing and illustration; quality of production and design; relevance of subject matter; reflection of Canadian culture, history and geography; and entertainment and enrichment value. The selection committee comprises children's literature professionals including librarians, booksellers, authors, educators and consultants.

Published by Inventive Women Inc.
80 Pages, soft cover, illustrations throughout Ages 10 and up, $15.95 Canadian plus G.S.T. and shipping. 40% discount for booksellers.

Index (PDF 55KB)
Foreword (PDF 144KB)
Manitoba (PDF 195KB)
Ontario (PDF 159KB)
P.E.I. (PDF 139KB)

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