Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01FYD1AW4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It's one of the top 20 toys of all time. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. And it was an accidental discovery that brought it into being. But it is Lonnie's invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made the most memorable splash in popular culture.. A love of rockets, robots, and inventions and a mind for creativity were present in Lonnie Johnson's early life. You know the Super Soaker. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, Lonnie demonstrated persistence and a passion for problem solving that became the cornerstone of his career as an engineer and his work with NASA
Five Stars Erika Olvey LOVED by my 2nd graders! Inspirational read aloud great for ALL grades.. Love! Amazon Customer Great book about a great guy!!. "Great read!" according to Laura Komos. My fourth graders were fascinated by this book! Not only did it teach them how one of their favorite toys came to be, but it also addressed the perseverance it took for that invention. Great read!