The spacesuit : how a seamstress helped put man on the moon /
Donald, Alison,author.
Landy, Ariel,illustrator.
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."
"Inspired by real people & events"--Cover.
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."
Foraker, Eleanor, 1930-2011
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012
Aldrin, Buzz
Foraker, Eleanor.
Aldrin, Buzz.
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012.
Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)
Project Apollo (U.S.)
International Latex Corporation
Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)
Project Apollo (U.S.)
Space suits
Women tailors
Space flight to the moon
Women tailors.
Space suits
Women
Space flight to the moon.
Space suits.
Women tailors.