Category: History

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

My Book Review of Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, Book REVIEWS, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Travel Guide, Women Writers

Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike by Julie Gianelloni Connor My rating: 4 of 5 stars 2-in-1: Travel Guide & MemoirI love history, biographies, and Rick Steve. I'm not big on travel books or memoirs, but I do enjoy new experiences. It's important to me to expand my mind by … Continue reading My Book Review of Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike

Meet Teddy

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Wellness & Self Help, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story:What is the name of your book?“Teddy Loses His Ears” is a nonfiction children’s story featuring hand painted illustrations. When and where is your tale set?The story begins in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, but part of my adventure involves moving west across Canada to Surrey, British Columbia, where I currently live … Continue reading Meet Teddy