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You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time 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.Product Videos
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Author Chris Barton
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content PK
Guided Reading Level Q
Lexile 820
Subject Inventions, inventors, biography
GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CD-SS4.4d Explores the uses of technology and understands its role in the environment.
A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4a Prior to reading, uses prior knowledge, story title, and pictures to make predictions about story content.
B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4d Makes real-world connections between stories and real-life experiences.
C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL5.4c Discusses books or stories read aloud and can identify characters and setting in a story.
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