Reaching for the Stars

This picture book’s lyrical text introduces space conceptswhile celebrating NASA’s Artemis missions and all future space adventures.

What will we find light-years away,
beyond the expanse where our planets play?

Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features:

Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space
An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts
A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words
Astrong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a celebration of NASA’s goal of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon

This exciting adventure tothe moon and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of spaceenthusiasts to reach for the stars.[AuthorName]By Roxanne Troup and Illustrated by Amanda Lenz[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]With a background in education, Roxanne Troup writes children’s books that entertain, educate, and inspire. Her debut, My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me, was named the 2024 Book of the Year by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. She lives in the mountains of Colorado.
Informed by more than ten years of professional graphic design experience, Amanda Lenzbrings adventure, charm, and color into every illustration and designto inform, engage, and delight. Amanda resides in Boulder, Colorado.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]20 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]A Mission to Space[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]20 color images[/ColorPattern]