Category: FEATURE

My Book Review of Bunny in a Basket (Doc McStuffins)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Young Readers

Bunny in a Basket by Sheila Sweeny Higginson My rating: 5 of 5 stars So cute!I read this with my granddaughter, and she loved it. She asked to read it again, and again - and then, asked her mom to read it. What a lovely way to instill the appreciation for literature. Great artistry. Wonderful … Continue reading My Book Review of Bunny in a Basket (Doc McStuffins)

#Bookmuse – Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Young Readers

What is the title of your book? My book of the series is called Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree Is it a standalone, part of a series, an anthology, or short story? 1st book in a series. Would you tantalize readers with a brief synopsis of the story? A tree comes to life when Alex … Continue reading #Bookmuse – Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree

STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, History, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LET'S READ TOGETHER! http://www.stepintoreading.com penguinrandomhouse.com Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) Ice Mummy Joan of Arc (Step into Reading) Tut's Mummy: Lost...and Found (Step into Reading) Pompeii--Buried Alive! (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book) First Kids (Step into Reading) Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) Dinosaur … Continue reading STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Mechanics, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor(mechanic) On May 24th, the United States celebrates National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. This may not seem all that exciting, and might appear completely unrelated to Charles Edward Taylor, but both are misconceptions. See, this unique day of remembrance isn’t just special for aviation – it is important for all inventors, mechanics, engineers, and historians. Furthermore, it’s Charlie‘s … Continue reading Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT

Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Mechanics, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women In History

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Omlie May 24th is AMT Day Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is celebrated on May 24th, which is the birthday of the man who invented the first aircraft engine, Charles E. Taylor). In honor of this day, I wanted to recognize an amazing woman – Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie (November 21, 1902 – July 17, 1975).  She is someone to … Continue reading Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT