“Lonnie could see what others could not—how an ordinary thing could become extraordinary.”
This quote highlights the power of vision and innovation. It‘s a reminder that creativity comes from seeing potential in the ordinary, which can inspire children to think outside the box and use their imagination to create something new and exciting.
Imagine the excitement of taking an everyday object, like a water gun, and turning it into something that brings joy to millions. Lonnie‘s story shows how curiosity can lead to unexpected breakthroughs, reminding us that creativity often comes from persistence and play.
pickThis book is a fun and engaging biography of inventor Lonnie Johnson. It highlights his creativity and determination, especially in overcoming obstacles. The illustrations are dynamic and complement the story well. It‘s a perfect introduction to the world of invention for younger readers.
"I‘ve always been curious."
You can use this book to discuss the importance of invention and the impact of science on everyday life. Students can brainstorm their own invention ideas and create prototypes.
pickThis engaging biography tells the story of Lonnie Johnson, an African American inventor best known for creating the Super Soaker water gun. Barton‘s lively text and dynamic illustrations showcase Johnson's journey from a curious child to a successful engineer. The book highlights themes of creativity and perseverance in science and technology. It encourages readers to embrace their innovative spirit.
pickThis is a narrative NF book about a little boy who loved to build things from bamboo shooters to rockets—he even built a robot in high school! As an adult, Lonnie continued with his creative inventions til one day he stumbled across the Super Soaker. This book would be perfect for IR and RA's. This book could be used in the classroom for STEM themed science lessons.https://www.rif.org/sites/default/files/Support_Materials/Whoosh-Edu-Extension.pdf
From winning the science fair to inventing the super-soaker! You‘ll never know what you can create if you don‘t use your imagination 😁 #BeInspiredBooks #tdscampread18 #bookbento #nonfiction #stem #steam #summerreading
pickThis was great! I loved the message that perseverance pays off. And also that you don't have to pick just one thing to do with your life: you can design toys, cooling systems for satellites that travel all the way to Jupiter, and still work on finding a way to sustain our planet. Plus, the artwork was groovy. 😉
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions | 
