The Spacesuit
How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
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.
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| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | STEM, STEM: Space Science |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint | Maverick Arts |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 36 |
| Publication Date | 2019-06-18 |
| Text Type | Informational Fiction |
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| BISACS | JUV016150, JUV014000, JUV039140 |
| Dewey | [E] |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 640 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.0 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 503827 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Alison Donald
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.
Illustrator: Ariel Landy
As soon as Ariel Landy learned how to draw a sky beyond a blue scribbled line, she knew she wanted to be an illustrator. Ariel aims to create illustrations that are imaginative, whimsical, and original. She lives in New York City.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
The Spacesuit
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… View available downloads →
Awards
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“. . . Donald provides a window into a little-told piece of history that is sure to intrigue.”—Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“An outstanding contribution to the recent spate of reminders that women too helped send men to the moon.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews