Did you watch our library adventure and get inspired to invent something? Imagine creating a machine that turns banana peels into chocolate, or a backpack that can fly you to school! Or maybe you dream of making a bigger impact. Will you design something for your neighbourhood that can make your community stronger? What about coming up with a new way to clean the oceans?
The future needs your ideas! Some of the greatest inventions were born out of the desire to change the world for the better. And others were products of curiosity, luck and coincidence. Check out some nonfiction books for this Reading Challenge category!
Becoming Bionic by Heather Camlot and Victor Wong
Can science really give us superpowers like in comics and movies? Explore real ways humans are trying to achieve flight, super strength and regeneration.
Hoop Genius by John Coy and Joe Morse
Did you know a Canadian invented basketball? James Naismith was a gym teacher desperate to keep his rowdy class in line. He came up with a ball game that netted him a spot in sports history!
How to Become an Accidental Genius by Elizabeth MacLeod and Frieda Wishinsky
Sticky notes. Windshield wipers. Velcro. Discover the stories behind solutions to everyday problems. Includes helpful advice for would-be inventors!
Kid-ventors by Kailei Pew and Shannon Wright
Anyone can invent something, no matter their age! Fun fact: swim fins, Popsicles and the Taco vs Burrito game were all invented by kids.
Whoosh! by Chris Barton and Don Tate
Have you ever blasted your friend with a Super Soaker? You have Lonnie Johnson to thank! While working on a cooling system for rockets, he accidentally invented the bestselling toy.