Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris BartonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was wonderful! So often when students read about inventors who do great things it feels so far removed from their own lives. Yet almost every student has seen a super soaker in action. It makes the story of Lonnie Johnson so much more approachable. Learning how he started by taking things apart and making new things was inspiring. I appreciated that the book mentioned a test told him he could not accomplish his dream, but he just ignored it and worked harder. It is inspiring for students who have so many tests that try to influence their self-worth.
This will be a book I will strongly encourage all the student to read for the bluebonnet awards. I might even have to read it to them.
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