Sew Sister

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The Untold Story of Jean Wright and NASA's Seamstresses

By Elise Matich

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In Sew Sister by Elise Matich, young readers are introduced to a heartwarming tale of family bonds and creativity. The story follows a girl's enchanting journey as she discovers the joy of sewing, uncovering hidden talents and strengthening her relationships. This charming children's book weaves themes of imagination, learning, and the importance of nurturing one's skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in heartwarming children's stories that explore themes of friendship, creativity, and teamwork. With engaging characters and a delightful narrative, it's perfect for young readers who love stories about crafting and collaboration.

The true story of a girl whose mastery of a domestic art propelled her to the elite NASA sisterhood who shielded the space shuttle astronauts from heat and radiation

Description

Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialised 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 harmonise 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 maths; instead, it is her excellence in a trade—one traditionally practised by women—that allows her to achieve her dream.

NASA's space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884489825

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 264.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Elise Matich Science & Nature

About the Author

Elise Matich is an educator, artist, writer, and mother. SEW SISTER is the first in a series of picture book biographies she is working on that explore the lives of figures who have been overlooked or overshadowed in their fields.