Book
The spacesuit : how a seamstress helped put man on the moon / written by Alison Donald ; illustrated by Ariel Landy.
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."
Record details
- ISBN: 9781848864153
- ISBN: 1848864159
- ISBN: 9781848864283
- ISBN: 1848864280
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (color) ; 27 cm
- Edition: American edition.
- Publisher: Horsham, West Sussex : Maverick Arts Publishing, 2019.
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| Genre: | Children's stories > Pictorial works. Creative nonfiction. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lackawanna County Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Abington Community Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Library | JUV 629.4772 DONALD (Text) | 50687011652289 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
