Earthrise: The Story of the Photograph That Changed the Way We See Our Planet

This nonfiction account follows the Apollo 8 mission, during which astronaut Bill Anders photographed Earth above the moon’s horizon on Christmas Eve in 1968. It places the mission within the space race and the United States’ effort to reach the moon, while describing the astronauts’ time in space and their response to seeing Earth. The book traces the photograph’s release and its cultural influence, including its connection to the environmental movement and the first Earth Day. Black-and-white photographs supplement the narrative.