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Children's Fiction 20th Century

The Spacesuit

How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon

by (author) Alison Donald

illustrated by Ariel Landy

Publisher
Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd
Initial publish date
Jun 2019
Category
20th Century, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Girls & Women
Recommended Age
4 to 9
Recommended Grade
p to 3
Recommended Reading age
7 to 8
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781848864153
    Publish Date
    Jun 2019
    List Price
    $23.99

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Description

An inspirational true-story about the a group of seamstresses who designed the spacesuit for the first men to walk on the Moon! "Ellie’s team was small, and they only had six weeks. Many believed that the seamstresses could never win. But Ellie ignored them and set to work." Inspired by true events, The Spacesuit tells the story of Ellie, a seamstress tasked with creating a new spacesuit for the Apollo 11 moon landing. After emerging as the underdogs in a multi-company competition, Ellie's team works hard to win! Follow Ellie as she uses impressive knowledge to solve the issue of clunky, uncomfortable spacesuits. The perfect book for young children interested in space exploration and women in history. Alison Donald expertly weaves facts into the story to keep young readers engaged. Including a glossary of key terms, this book is a fun learning tool for 3-6 year olds.

About the authors

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison Donald now lives in the UK with her husband and three children. She is a writer and works as a pediatric occupational therapist, helping children with special needs reach their potential.

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Ariel Landy has been illustrating her whole life, starting with crayon portraits of her cats, dogs, and hamsters. She is the illustrator of the Good Dog series and picture books such as Gitty and Kvetch. Originally from Boston, she currently lives in the south of France with her family. Her favorite Hanukkah song is "I Have a Little Dreidel". Visit her online at ariellandyart.com.

Ariel Landy's profile page

Awards

  • Winner, Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year

Editorial Reviews

". . . Donald provides a window into a little-told piece of history that is sure to intrigue."—Publishers Weekly

"An outstanding contribution to the recent spate of reminders that women too helped send men to the moon."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

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