Super Soaker inventor Lonnie Johnson
by Heather E. Schwartz
STEM Trailblazer Bios
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how Lonnie Johnson's curiosity and creativity led him from a childhood full of questions to inventing the famous Super Soaker water gun. Follow his journey as he combines science and imagination to make playtime more fun for kids everywhere. This inspiring story celebrates the power of innovation and determination.
Representation & Themes
InventorsAfrican AmericansScience & NatureComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781512434477
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications (Tm)
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,435
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Juvenile literatureAfrican AmericansInventors