{ "item_title" : "The Young Innovator", "item_author" : [" Jigna D "], "item_description" : "You don't need a fancy lab or adult permission to invent something amazing. The Young Innovator is the complete hands-on guide that teaches kids ages 8-13 the same design thinking process used by top inventors and companies worldwide. Inside you'll discover:- How to spot problems others miss and turn them into powerful ideas- The 5-step Design Thinking framework (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test)- How to build quick prototypes using cardboard, recycled materials & everyday items- Real stories of kids like Gitanjali Rao (TIME Kid of the Year) who invented life-changing solutions- How to handle feedback, overcome setbacks, and keep improving Packed with fun exercises, observation challenges, prototyping sprints, and reflection tools - this book transforms curious kids into confident creators and problem-solvers.What's Inside the book - 10 ChaptersWhat Is Innovation? -- The difference between invention and innovation, three types of innovation, five qualities every innovator shares, and the story of Gitanjali Rao (TIME's Kid of the Year 2020)Design Thinking -- The Innovator's Process -- All five stages (Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) with a complete school canteen case study showing the full cycle in actionThe Art of Asking Better Questions -- Four innovation question types (Why, What If, How Might We, What Would Have to Be True), the Five Whys tool, and four daily curiosity habitsFrom Idea to Invention -- Four sources of great ideas, the right way to brainstorm, the four-filter idea test (Desirability, Feasibility, Viability, Impact), and Kavya Kopparapu's AI eye health storyPrototyping -- Build to Think -- Four prototype types (paper, physical, role play, digital), the Build-Test-Learn cycle, and common prototyping mistakes to avoidTesting and Feedback -- How to run a proper test in five steps, the Feedback Grid tool, separating useful from unhelpful feedback, and a water filter case studyScience and Technology as Tools -- Electronics, coding, 3D design, biology, and data as innovation toolkits; Deepika Kurup's solar water purification storyInnovation and the World -- Human-centred design principles, designing for the margins, sustainability requirements, and Vinisha Umashankar's solar ironing cart storyThe Innovator's Mindset -- Seven attitudes of unstoppable innovators, the long game, and the Innovator's Daily Five practiceYour Innovation Project -- The six-stage project framework, presentation structure, where to share your work in India and globally, plus a full checklistAlso includes:Full Glossary (27 terms)Quick Reference GuidePersonal Innovator's Statement signing pagePerfect for young inventors, homeschool families, STEM clubs, and any child who dreams of building a better world.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/744/9798197447630_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "6.99", "online_price" : "6.99", "our_price" : "6.99", "club_price" : "6.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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