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Book Synopsis: 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. 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.
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Discover the untold story of Jean Wright and NASA's remarkable seamstresses in the captivating book, Sew Sister. Seamlessly blending grandeur and intimacy, this true story celebrates the incredible skill and precision of the "Sew Sisters" who crafted specialized quilts to protect astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Did you know that the space shuttles were covered with fabric, not metal or glass? Dive into the world of space flight and needlework as you witness Jean's childhood passion for space and sewing come to life.
With stunning, detailed artwork by Elise Matich and elegant prose, Sew Sister not only tells a riveting story, but also highlights the vital role of skilled hands and artistry in STEM fields like aeronautics. In an inspiring twist, Jean's excellence in a trade traditionally practiced by women becomes the key to achieving her dream of working for NASA's shuttle program. This book perfectly embodies the STEAM concept, which emphasizes the combination of arts and sciences.
While it may be the end of an era since NASA retired its space shuttle fleet in 2011, the legacy of the "Sew Sisters" lives on in Sew Sister. Join Jean on her remarkable journey and be captivated by the timeless power of perseverance, skill, and the beauty that lies in the intersection of passion and purpose. Get your copy of Sew Sister today and celebrate the unseen heroes who contributed to the success of space exploration.
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