The spacesuit : how a seamstress helped put man on the moon / written by Alison Donald ; illustrated by Ariel Landy.
| Author/creator | Donald, Alison author. |
| Other author | Landy, Ariel illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | American edition. |
| Publication | Horsham, West Sussex : Maverick Arts Publishing, 2019. |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 36 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (color) ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Space suit |
| Abstract | The Spacesuit is inspired by real people and events. It follows the story of an ordinary but talented young woman who became part of one of the most amazing events in human history."--Jacket flap. |
| Abstract | "The inspiration behind this book...This story was inspired by Eleanor "Ellie" Foraker. Eleanor was born in Kenton, Delaware and worked at ILC Dover for 43 years. A talented seamstress and manager, Ellie was truly dedicated to the making of spacesuits. She also helped make gas masks, underground inflatable oil tanks, and landing bags for Mars missions." |
| Local note | Joyner TRC copy purchased in memory of James Thompson, 2021. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 2-3 |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Children's stories Pictorial works. |
| Genre/form | Creative nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| ISBN | 9781848864153 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1848864159 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781848864283 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1848864280 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B F7408D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |