Category: STEM

#DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Audiobook, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Thomas Edison and his early phonograph.Cropped from Library of Congress copy. IMAGE SOURCE Most people aren't aware of this, but did you know that audiobooks have been around since 1877? Yep, that's right. They were first created by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. With the advent of his phonograph (the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS

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

SCIENCE: I Can Read!

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

I CAN READ! Books Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the air and sea (I Can Read Level 2) The Day the Dinosaurs Died (I Can Read Level 2) After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals (I Can Read Level 2) Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull (I Can Read Level 3) Vivi Loves Science: Sink … Continue reading SCIENCE: I Can Read!

My Book Review of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, History, Military, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women In History, Women Writers

The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers by Elizabeth Cobbs My rating: 5 of 5 stars Heartbreaking, Eye-opening, & InformativeAs a female veteran, this book really resonated with me. It's because of women like those commemorated in this novel that I can vote and be recognized for my own service to my country. The hardships … Continue reading My Book Review of The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers