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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:40:42 PM
Joan Marie Galat added a Interview or Appearance Video
Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:59:19 PM
Joan Marie Galat added Solve This!: Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You (Try This) to her Bookshelf
Joan Marie said, "From the first wheel to the International Space Station, the miracles of engineering are all around us. Think cars, bridges, skyscrapers, and yes – even bubble wrap! Engineers dream up new ideas and bring them to life while figuring out creative solutio"
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:51:18 PM
Joan Marie Galat added a Book Trailer Video
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:50:25 PM
Joan Marie Galat added a Book Trailer Video
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:49:15 PM
Joan Marie Galat added a Book Trailer Video
Monday, July 17, 2017 9:32:58 PM
Joan Marie Galat left a comment on the video page for Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories of the Aurora:
Joan Marie said, "high above earth, glowing bands of color dance, shimmer, and soar across the night sky. whether you know them as the northern or southern lights, auroras are one of nature’s most dazzling spectacles. it’s hard not to marvel—why do they exist?"
Monday, July 17, 2017 6:39:32 PM
Joan Marie Galat left a comment on the video page for The Discovery of Longitude (65 second book trailer):
Joan Marie said, "discover the fascinating story behind one of the most important changes to nautical navigation in this nonfiction book for young readers. more than 300 years ago, explorers wandered the seas at the mercy of starless nights and stormy weather. they followe"
Monday, July 17, 2017 6:17:20 PM
Joan Marie Galat added Stories of the Aurora: Dot To Dot In The Sky to her Bookshelf
Joan Marie said, "High above Earth, glowing bands of color dance, shimmer, and soar across the night sky. Whether you know them as the northern or southern lights, auroras are one of nature’s most dazzling spectacles. It’s hard not to marvel—why do they exist? Joan M"
Monday, July 17, 2017 2:58:37 PM
Joan Marie Galat left a comment on the video page for :
Joan Marie said, "62 second trailer: branching out-how trees are part of our world. published by owlkids. -santa monica public library green prize for sustainable literature, 2015 -2014 distinguished books by the association of children’s librarians of northern calif"
Monday, July 17, 2017 2:51:35 PM
Joan Marie Galat added Dark Matters: Nature's Reaction to Light Pollution to her Bookshelf
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:35:41 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Find Polaris:
Joan Marie said, "by Joan Marie GalatThe oldest known map was written on a Babylonian clay tablet in about 2300 BC. People have appreciated how knowledge can be conveyed through maps for a very long time! Early diagrams on paper were drawn by hand but before mass..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 10:41:15 PM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Build Your Writing Career:
Joan Marie said, "Building a writing career involves a multidude of skills. First you must master language. You need to be able to create distinct settings, build intriguing characters, write words that drip with suspense, and dialogue that makes readers..." more
Friday, September 16, 2011 12:29:32 PM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Advice for aspiring authors:
Joan Marie said, "Five things you absolutely must do to become an author:1. Read great quantities of books, especially in the genre in which you hope to be published2. Practice, practice, practice. The more you write, the better you will become.3. Never think your..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:26:37 AM
Joan Marie Galat added a picture to her Profile Gallery
Title: Cygnus - the Swan constellation
Description: From Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Origin of the Dot to Dot in the Sky Book Series:
Joan Marie said, "Where I live in Alberta, summertime skygazing means staying up late. Ever since I was a young girl, I looked up at the stars and wondered how the first constellations came to be named. Sometimes when a friend came for a sleepover, we snuggled down..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Part II - Origin of the Dot to Dot in the Sky Series:
Joan Marie said, "My wonder with the night sky stayed with me and as I grew up, I learned a few constellations along the way. First Orion, the Hunter, then Cassiopeia, the Queen, and Cepheus, the King.A visit to the Edmonton Space and Science Centre (later called the..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Part III - The Origin of the Dot to Dot in the Sky series:
Joan Marie said, "Upon discovering the locations of many constellations, I began a quest to learn the myths associated with these star groups and returned to the library. Although I found many books on myths, few tied these stories to the stars. It was frustrating to..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Astronomy Author Explores Locales Closer to Home:
Joan Marie said, "January 30, 2009, I attended the Canadian Author's Association-Alberta Branch workshop, Writing Elsewhere, Artfully, led by Marcello Di Cintio. Although I have already written and edited a significant amount of travel content, including tourism..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Day Trips from Edmonton Book Launch:
Joan Marie said, "I officially launched Day Trips From Edmonton June 20, 2009 at the Spruce Grove Public Library. About 30 invited guests attended, as well as some very welcome library patrons. It is always a pleasure to celebrate a new book surrounded by friends and..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Olympic Reminisce:
Joan Marie said, "With the Olymics coming to Vancouver in 2010, I decided to share a reminisce relating to the last time the games were held in Canada. When the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics took place, I worked for a community radio station in Lac La Biche called..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled Buy a Book For Someone For Christmas Event:
Joan Marie said, "For a number of years, I have wished someone would organize a book sale before Christmas. I pictured dozens of Alberta authors and illustrators gathering at some hall or multipurpose room, sitting at tables, while book lovers arrived en masse to..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:52:10 AM
Joan Marie Galat wrote a blog post titled :
Joan Marie said, "January 2010 saw me attend a writing conference that has long held my interest--the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI ) Conference in New York. It was a genuine delight to be surrounded by the more than one thousand..." more
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 6:50:36 PM
Joan Marie Galat updated the biography on her profile page