The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon by Dean Robbins: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the view from the cockpit. So he took an art class to learn patterns and forms. But no class could prepare him for the beauty of the lunar surface some 240,000 miles from Earth. In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon. He took dozens of pictures, but none compared to what he saw through his artistic eyes. When he returned to Earth, he began to paint what he saw. Alan's paintings allowed humanity to experience what it truly felt like to walk on the moon. Journalist and storyteller Dean Robbins's tale of this extraordinary astronaut is masterful, and artist Sean Rubin's illustrations are whimsical and unexpected. With back matter that includes photos of the NASA mission, images of Alan's paintings, and a timeline of lunar space travel, this is one adventure readers won't want to
Quick facts about The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon
- Title: The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon
- Author: Dean Robbins
- First published: 2019
- Genre: project apollo (u.s.), project apollo (u.s.), juvenile literature, space flight to the moon
- OpenLibrary ID: OL20076656W
Where to read The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon by Dean Robbins is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon about?
As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes.
Who wrote The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon?
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon was written by Dean Robbins.
When was The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon published?
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon was first published in 2019.
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