"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." -Thomas Edison From the curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Wow your child, you just learned about some really cool and inspiring inventors who changed the world! It's amazing how they kept trying even when things got tough. Remember, if you put your mind to it and keep trying, you can achieve anything!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Take a few minutes to discuss the inventors and their inventions with your child. Ask your child to talk about their own inventions and how they would like to change the world. - Encourage your child to use the same perseverance and dedication as the inventors by asking them to complete a task of their own. - Create an invention with your child using everyday materials. This could include drawing, building, or designing something together. - Collect objects around the house and challenge your child to come up with a new invention with these materials. Ask your child to explain their new invention and how it would be useful.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name: Inventors' Challenge Instructions: You and your child can take the Inventors' Challenge - a fun game that works on the same principles and values of the inventors who changed the world. Take turns to come up with a new invention, then discuss how it works, who it benefits and how it can be improved. Keep challenging each other until you both come up with something that could revolutionize the world!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Perseverance and dedication can take us places we never thought possible.