Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses by Matich, Elise
Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses by Matich, Elise

Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses

Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or...
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SKU: 9780884489825
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Author: Elise Matich
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses by Matich, Elise

Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses

$49.06
Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses by Matich, Elise

Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and Nasa's Seamstresses

$49.06
Author: Elise Matich
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialized quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Jean Wright was one of the eighteen "Sew Sisters" who crafted these thermal blankets, mostly by hand, with incredible precision and skill. Capturing both the grandeur of space flight and the intimacy of a needle and thread, Sew Sister tells the story of Jean's childhood passion for space and sewing, and her fascinating work for NASA's shuttle program.Elise Matich's elegant prose and stunning, detailed artwork harmonize with the STEAM concept at the heart of this story: the role of skilled hands and artistry in STEM fields like aeronautics. Sew Sister offers a heroine in the context of space exploration who doesn't go to college or excel at math; instead, it is her excellence in a trade--one traditionally practiced by women--that allows her to achieve her dream. NASA's space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011.

Author: Elise Matich
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Published: 10/03/2023
Pages: 36
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780884489825
Audience: Ages 9-12
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