Describe anything about this text that looks strange or unfamiliar. How is the text and other information arranged on the page? Displaying all worksheets related to - Whoosh By Chris Barton. Describe anything you see on the page besides words, such as images or decorations. Is there any text you can read? What does it say?. Lonnie Johnson once took an aptitude test that indicated he wouldnt make a. The patent is seven pages long – you’ll find the link to the full document below. by Chris Barton and Don Tate Related Edition: Spanish-Language. For this primary source pairing, take a closer look at Lonnie Jackson’s patent for the Super Soaker, which is called a “Toy water gun with air siphoning valve” in Patent # 5,850,941. His desire to solve problems and his curiosity to develop new things have positively impacted his career as an inventor and a scientist. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults.Īccording to his website, Lonnie Johnson holds 80 patents with over 20 patents pending. 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. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson’s life. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. And it was invented entirely by accident. 
It’s one of the top twenty toys of all time.
Written by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Don Tate Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
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