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Liftoff! - by  Nina Crews (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Liftoff! - by Nina Crews (Hardcover)

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  • The Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world--and so did modern artist Alma Thomas.
  • 8-9 Years
  • 10.6" x 9.1" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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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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"A unique look at both the Apollo 10 space mission and the art of a notable African American artist integrated into one successful picture book, this is a solid introduction to both and sure to pique the interest of space and art lovers alike."--School Library Journal

-- (10/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"An inspired look at the creative intersection of art and science."--Booklist

-- (9/11/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"With the help of sprightly digital illustrations--rendered in bright colors with thick brush strokes, redolent of its subject's work--the stories crescendo with the conclusion of the mission and Thomas's acclaimed painting, its confluence of art and science creating an ideal STEAM read."--Publisher Weekly

-- (9/12/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"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

-- (7/9/2025 12:00:00 AM)
Dimensions (Overall): 10.6 Inches (H) x 9.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-9 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Theme: Art
Format: Hardcover
Author: Nina Crews
Language: English
Street Date: November 4, 2025
TCIN: 94494664
UPC: 9798765643471
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-3798
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 9.1 inches width x 10.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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