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Breakthrough! - by  John Melady (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Breakthrough! - by John Melady (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • From the jetliner and the snowmobile to the pacemaker and the BlackBerry, Canadians have long been at the forefront of innovation and invention.
  • About the Author: John Melady is a veteran writer on Canadian history and space exploration.
  • 224 Pages
  • Technology, Inventions

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About the Book



Canada's greatest medical breakthrough might well be insulin, but the telephone, the light bulb, the jetliner, the BlackBerry, and basketball also had Canadians behind them. Author John Melady showcases the praiseworthy products, fascinating ideas, and machines with global appeal that the planet owes to Canadians.



Book Synopsis



From the jetliner and the snowmobile to the pacemaker and the BlackBerry, Canadians have long been at the forefront of innovation and invention.

Canadians are behind a variety of cutting-edge products, life-saving medicines, innovative machines, and fascinating ideas. Although our inventions have typically been created with little fanfare, financing, or expectation of return, they have often gone on to play important roles in day-to-day life. Our "greatest invention" is probably insulin, which millions of people depend on for life and health. But the light bulb, the Canadarm, and the BlackBerry certainly vie for that honour as well.

Some of our inventions are small: the paint roller, the Robertson screwdriver, and the crash position indicator - the forerunner of the black box on planes. Others are larger: the jetliner, the snow-blower, and the snowmobile. Some, such as Standard Time, are really just complex ideas while others, such as the pacemaker, are triumphs of complex technology.

Put simply, Canadians are supremely innovative!



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Anyone with a curious bent ("I wonder how that came to be?") will enjoy this book, and it could easily find a place in a school curriculum that encourages innovation.

Melady's anecdotes are lively



About the Author



John Melady is a veteran writer on Canadian history and space exploration. His many books include Pearson's Prize, Canadians in Space, Korea, and Heartbreak and Heroism. He lives in Egmondville, Ontario.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .54 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Inventions
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Format: Paperback
Author: John Melady
Language: English
Street Date: July 2, 2013
TCIN: 1007769259
UPC: 9781459708525
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-9520
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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