Bibliograph

The spacesuit, how a seamstress helped put man on the moon, written by Alison Donald ; illustrated by Ariel Landy

Type

Label

The spacesuit, how a seamstress helped put man on the moon, written by Alison Donald ; illustrated by Ariel Landy

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The spacesuit

Oclc number

1083285080

Responsibility statement

written by Alison Donald ; illustrated by Ariel Landy

Sub title

how a seamstress helped put man on the moon

Summary

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"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."

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Space suit

Classification

Contributor