johnson, lonnie

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

"Describes the life and work of Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the Super Soaker squirt gun"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

"Lonnie Johnson was discouraged from becoming a scientist in school, but eventually became an engineer. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor of one of the world's most popular toys, the Super Soaker"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

Presents a biography of Lonnie Johnson, a NASA scientist who invented the popular Super Soaker water toy.

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

"Lonnie Johnson was always building things. As a kid he made rockets. As a teenager he built a robot from scratch. As an adult he worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the Galileo orbiter and probe that studied Jupiter. And then one day, while hooking up his latest invention to the bathroom sink to test it out...Whoosh! Water shot across the room. 'This would make a great water gun,' Lonnie thought. Meet the innovative engineer who unexpectedly invented one of the most popular toys of all time--the Super Soaker"--Jacket flap of the English edition.

Provides a biography of African American inventor and NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson who invented the Super Soaker. Discusses his childhood, education, and passion for inventing. Includes quotes, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.