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Lonnie Johnson : NASA scientist and inventor of the Super Soaker  Cover Image Book Book

Lonnie Johnson : NASA scientist and inventor of the Super Soaker

Raatma, Lucia, (author.).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781977114136
  • ISBN: 197711413X
  • ISBN: 9781977117885
  • ISBN: 1977117880
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: North Mankato : Pebble, A Capston imprint, [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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 Note:
Ages 6-8 Pebble.
Grades 2-3 Pebble.
Subject: Johnson, Lonnie, 1949- > Juvenile literature.
African American inventors > Alabama > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Toymakers > Alabama > Biography > Juvenile literature.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration > Officials and employees > Juvenile literature.
Johnson, Lonnie, 1949-
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
African American inventors.
Employees.
Toymakers.
Alabama.
Johnson, Lonnie, 1949-
African American invenotrs > Alabama > Biography.
Toymakers > Alabama > Biography.
Genre: Illustrated works.
Biographies.
Juvenile works.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at State Library of Alabama.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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