Celebrate the inventor of the Super Soaker in this inspiring picture
book biography about Lonnie Johnson, the maker behind one of the world's
favorite toys.
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And
it 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.