Category: STEM

#BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space

LEARN MORE “What is the Significance of First Contact Day? First Contact Day pays tribute to the flight of the warp-capable Phoenix and the pivotal first interaction between humans and Vulcans, which occurred on April 5, 2063.” https://www.startrek.com/news/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://www.startrek.com/article/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://jmnorthup.com/2021/04/05/happy-first-contact-day/ You can find more book suggestions on this blog post. Book Suggestions: Star Trek: First Contact (Star … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day

GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrie_Mock Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She accomplished this feat in 1964 in a single-engine 1953 Cessna 180, called The Spirit of Columbus. This remarkable woman wrote about her adventures in her book, Three-Eight Charlie: 1st Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. You can learn more about … Continue reading GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author

#BooksAndCrystals – My Personal Collection #1 (Smoky & Clear Quartz Free Forms with Inclusions)

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Guest Blog, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

Guest Blog by Sahara Foley Hello, my name is Pam.  And I'm a crystal addict.  Nice to meet you.  😂🤣 We in the crystal community joke about our addiction, but it's a very real thing.  Once you feel the vibrations and energy of a high quality crystal, you're hooked.  There's no turning back.  Over the … Continue reading #BooksAndCrystals – My Personal Collection #1 (Smoky & Clear Quartz Free Forms with Inclusions)

My Book Review of Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Dinosaur Look-Alikes)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? by Buffy Silverman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent InformationMy grandson and I read this at the urging of my granddaughter. It spurred her curiosity and ours. We were all glad we read it.My grandson loved the images, but the Information was his favorite part. The … Continue reading My Book Review of Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Dinosaur Look-Alikes)

My Book Review of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (I Discover)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures by Carolyn Scrace My rating: 4 of 5 stars Educational Middle Grade BookThis is an informative title, perfect for kids looking for something science-related. It would be a great resource for a book report or research paper. In addition, anyone who loves dinosaurs will appreciate this text.There are colorful images … Continue reading My Book Review of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (I Discover)