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Liftoff!

How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar

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Pub Date Nov 04 2025 | Archive Date Oct 31 2025
Lerner Publishing Group | Millbrook Press ™

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Description

The Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world—and so did modern artist Alma Thomas.

In 1969, people around the world watched as the Apollo 10 astronauts sent the first-ever live color television broadcasts from space. Abstract painter Alma Thomas was among those watching, and afterward, she began a series of bright, bold pieces inspired by the Moon missions and the marvels of space exploration.

In a dual narrative that weaves together key moments from the Apollo 10 mission with Alma’s process creating Snoopy Sees a Sunrise, celebrated author and illustrator Nina Crews presents a fascinating STEAM-themed perspective on an incredible scientific endeavor—and an incredible artist.

The Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world—and so did modern artist Alma Thomas.

In 1969, people around the world watched as the Apollo 10 astronauts sent the first-ever...


Advance Praise

"The spare but informative text moves effortlessly between the parallel stories of the moon mission and Alma's painting. . . A powerful paean to both the space program and a noteworthy artist."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

"The spare but informative text moves effortlessly between the parallel stories of the moon mission and Alma's painting. . . A powerful paean to both the space program and a noteworthy...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798765643471
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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