Liftoff! How The Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar

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Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
  • Liftoff! How The Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
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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.

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9798765643471
Liftoff! How The Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
$19.99
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.

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.

ISBN
9798765643471
Publication Date
November 4, 2025
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Illustrator
Nina Crews
Language
English
Ages
6-10
Pages
32
Keywords
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art; Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Painting; Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy

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