Book 26, Question 70 · Video
Who invented the snowmobile?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier of Quebec loved engines. As a teenager in 1922, he built a propeller-driven sled. In 1934, his young son became ill when deep snow kept the family from reaching a hospital, and Bombardier decided to build a vehicle that could travel on snow. His 1937 snow vehicle had tracks and a cabin that carried seven people. In 1959, he introduced the small Ski-Doo for fun.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Who invented the snowmobile?
The Big Idea
Snowmobiles zoom across snowy fields! They were invented in Quebec. It all started with a family emergency.
Young Inventor
Step one: Young Inventor. Joseph-Armand Bombardier of Quebec loved engines. As a teenager in 1922, he built a propeller-driven sled.
A Hard Winter
Step two: A Hard Winter. In 1934, his young son became ill when deep snow kept the family from reaching a hospital. Bombardier decided to build a vehicle that could travel on snow.
Snow Vehicles
Step three: Snow Vehicles. His 1937 snow vehicle had tracks and a cabin that carried seven people. In 1959, he introduced the small Ski-Doo for fun.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Tracks push on snow. Skis steer. The engine powers it. Riders sit on top.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! The name Ski-Doo came from a spelling change of Ski-Dog. Invented in Quebec. Riders wear helmets. Early ones carried seven people.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Draw a snow machine with tracks and skis. Label each part. Explain how tracks help it travel on snow. Explain how skis help it steer. Add a cozy cabin if you like.
Outro
The snowmobile was invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier of Quebec, who built snow vehicles after deep snow kept his family from a hospital. He later introduced the small Ski-Doo. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!