| Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions Contributor(s): Barton, Chris (Author), Tate, Don (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1580892973 ISBN-13: 9781580892971 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015017342 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.88" W x 11.25" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 181421 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Celebrate the inventor of the Super Soaker in this inspiring picture book biography about Lonnie Johnson, the maker behind one of the world's favorite toys. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. |