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Book Review by David Korson for Readers’ Favorite D.A. Northup shares the mechanics of an oil change thoroughly yet uncomplicatedly, always keeping safety at the forefront. Even though the characters’ descriptions are minimal, it is easy to picture them through the child’s curiosity and comprehension and through Grandpa’s wisdom and gentleness. Frequent images punctuate the narrative, offering glimpses of the tools and
Read moreOrville Wright‘s birthday (August 19th) is National Aviation Day. It also kicks off National Aviation Week. You can learn more and find some great book suggestions in the original post:National Aviation Week for Book Lovers Aviation has always been very important to me. I formally studied it in college and even began training as a pilot. I served in the
Read moreNational Aviation Day is celebrated on Orville Wright‘s birthday (August 19, 1871), and it occurs during National Aviation Week. Franklin Delano Roosevelt established it as an observance in 1939. It is a time meant to recognize and celebrate the pioneers of aviation – not just the aviators themselves, but the engineers, mechanics, and all the personnel that made human flight possible! ORIGINAL POST: It’s
Read moreBook Review by David Korson for Readers’ Favorite The Oil Change by D.A. Northup offers a basic education on changing a vehicle’s motor oil, as experienced from a youngster’s perspective. During a visit with grandparents, the child is invited by Grandpa to assist with a routine oil change. The eager and helpful youngster gladly joins Grandpa. Inside the garage, the pair considers
Read moreI have always been an aviation enthusiast. I even trained in the field under various disciplines, including flight lessons. For me, aviation embodies the ideals and spirt of a pioneer as much as a boat for the first sailors. However, aviation expands into space… It is oblivious to color, race, age, and gender. Aviation is timeless and forever offering new
Read moreThe Oil Change: Grandpa’s Garage by D.A. Northup My rating: 5 of 5 stars Memories & Learning Yes, addressing the elephant in the room, I did edit this book, and it was written by my amazing husband. However, anyone who knows me is aware of my values and the level to which I hold my standards. I probably scrutinized this
Read moreWhat adventures do you have when you visit your grandparents? When I visit mine, we do things I love, like having fun in Grandpa’s garage. This weekend, Grandpa is teaching me something new. He’s going to show me how to change the oil in his car.Have you ever done that before? Do you know what tools to use? I’m excited
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