Bibliograph

Lonnie Johnson, NASA scientist and inventor of the Super Soaker, by Lucia Raatma

Type

Label

Lonnie Johnson, NASA scientist and inventor of the Super Soaker, by Lucia Raatma

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 6-8, PebbleGrades 2-3, Pebble

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lonnie Johnson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1109824318

Responsibility statement

by Lucia Raatma

Series statement

Smithsonian Little explorer Little inventor

Sub title

NASA scientist and inventor of the Super Soaker

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Get wet! -- Early life -- Young inventor -- Life in Alabama -- College and beyond -- NASA scientist -- Fun invention -- Making it better -- Earth-friendly inventions -- So many inventions -- Community man

Target audience

juvenile

Classification