OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaLonnie Johnson is a scientist who invented one of the most fun summer toys ever, the Super Soaker! He shows us that science can be really fun and full of happy surprises. Lonnie is both a rocket scientist and a toy inventor!
Lonnie’s most famous invention happened completely by accident! While he was working on a special water pump in his bathroom, the pump shot a powerful blast of water across the room. He realized it would make an awesome toy! He turned his brilliant idea into the Super Soaker water gun. Now, kids all over the world can have epic water battles on hot summer days!
- Lonnie Johnson invented the Super Soaker completely by accident while working on a water pump!
- He worked as an engineer at NASA and helped build spacecraft.
- The Super Soaker has made over one billion dollars in sales since it was invented!
