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Mientras trataba de crear un sistema de enfriamiento para refrigeradores, Lonnie Johnson inventó sin quererlo el mecanismo de este emblemático juguete. Cuando era niño le encantaban los cohetes, los robots, todo tipo de inventos y, sobre todo, la creatividad. Gracias a su pasión y persistencia por resolver problemas, llegó a ser ingeniero y a trabajar para la NASA. Pero dio el gran salto a la fama cuando inventó la Súper Pistola de Agua. Su historia es presentada aquí por Chris Barton, autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, e ilustrada por Don Tate¸ ganador de numerosos premios.
Now in Spanish, the true story of how childhood favorite and summer staple, the Super Soaker, was an unexpected invention.
Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for an iconic toy. As a kid, Lonnie Johnson loved rockets, robots, inventions, and creativity. With persistence and a passion for problem solving, he became an engineer and worked for NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Captured by New York Times best-selling author Chris Barton and award-winning illustrator Don Tate.
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- ISBN: 9781632898371
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- Spanish; Castilian
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August 1, 2019
Grades 2-5 Through hard work and determination, African American scientist and inventor Lonnie Johnson overcame many obstacles on his way to becoming an engineer and contributing to NASA. It was during the test of a possible new refrigeration system that he accidentally created what would become a part of many children's hot summers: the Super Soaker. After a long road of pitching and refining the product, Lonnie finally found a toy company to work with, and the Super Soaker became a huge success. With crisp, clear text and detailed, colorful illustrations?plus the fun subject matter?this title is sure to catch the attention of young readers. Lonnie's incredible life is covered from childhood onwards, and the message of perseverance through his story is inspiring. A necessary addition to Spanish nonfiction for children.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)
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