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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Whoosh!
By Chris Barton, Don Tate (Illustrator)
Discover how a cooling system mishap led to the iconic Super Soaker.
32 pages· 1,274 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Lonnie Johnson, a NASA engineer with a passion for rockets and robots, stumbles upon a groundbreaking invention while working on a cooling system. This accidental creation becomes the beloved Super Soaker, a toy that makes waves worldwide. Dive into Lonnie's journey of creativity and persistence, from a childhood filled with inventive curiosity to engineering triumphs. How did a simple mistake lead to one of the most popular toys ever? Explore the story of innovation and the unexpected paths it can take.
From the publisher
A cool idea with a big splash 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,274
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~731L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.2
out of 7
5.8
“I really liked reading about the persistence of Lonnie Johnson. He did major things like help scientist at NASA and also what might be named less significant inventions like the super soaker water gun for children to play with.”
Mom of Boys
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 181421
Publication
- Published
- May 7, 2019
- First published
- May 3, 2016
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Display type set in Space Toaster by Chank. Text type set in ITC Goudy Sans by Bitstream Inc.
- Illustration details
- Illustrations created digitally using Manga Studio.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580892988
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