Lonnie Johnson: NASA Scientist and Inventor of the Super Soaker

by Lucia Raatma

Overview

Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most popular toys in the United States. This story of hard work is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515878827
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	04/28/2020
Series:	Little Inventor
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	21 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Get Wet! 4

Early Life 6

Young Inventor 8

Life in Alabama 10

College and Beyond 12

Nasa Scientist 14

Fun Invention 16

Making It Better 18

Earth-Friendly Inventions 20

So Many Inventions 24

Later Years 26

Community Man 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Highlights the scientific process and includes inventions kids can relate to; Meets Next Generation Science Standards; Includes full-color photographs, sidebars, and facts

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 1–3—Of the four inventors featured in this series, Benjamin Franklin is the only household name. The other three invented familiar or commonly used things (the Super Soaker from Lonnie Johnson being a highlight for children), but their names are less well known. All the books provide some context for the invention, describe how it came into being, share a brief biography of the individual, and explain the impact of his creation. The straightforward writing uses short, concise sentences and is organized in a primarily chronological format. Large photographs are included on all spreads with brief, informative captions. Back matter includes a glossary, further reading, and critical thinking questions. VERDICT These will be a strong addition to biography collections for the youngest readers.

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