Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson

What was Lonnie Johnson known for?

• Writing books

• Driving cars

• Cooking food

• Inventing toys

Which invention is Lonnie Johnson famous for creating?

• The Super Soaker

• A video game

• A bicycle

• A robot

Where did Lonnie Johnson grow up?

• In a big city

• By the ocean

• On a farm

• In a small town in Alabama

What did Lonnie Johnson do before he became an inventor?

• He was a teacher

• He worked as an engineer for NASA

• He was a farmer

• He was a doctor

Describe one of Lonnie Johnson's inventions mentioned in the text.

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Why do you think it is important to learn about inventors like Lonnie Johnson during Black History Month?