Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas’s Art Soar

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.

Author: Nina Crews
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Published: 11/04/2025
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9798765643471
Language: English