Would You Like To Be One of The First Settlers On Mars?

The question is, “Would you like to be one of the first settlers on Mars?”

I understand that in the future scientists plan to send humans to Mars.

The fact that it’s a one-way ticket excites but also scares me as there’s no coming back!

In my younger year’s I would have jumped at the chance to go into space and be one of the first settlers on Mars, however now I’m a little more cautious.

Just think, the first people chosen for this mission will be human guinea pigs to test liveability in a world so distant away from Earth?

Will they survive the flight?

Will they adapt to Mars?

As for once they reach Mars not only will they have to survive the surface conditions whatever Mars throws at them but they’d have to be psychologically ready for what they may find, especially in relation to another species that may already claim Mars as their home.

Also, if Martians already inhabit Mars how will they accept the invading humans, or will it be a hostile first encounter?

So, with all this in mind and even allowing for fake news on the internet about aliens on Mars there’s definitely one thing I know for sure and that’s, my names not down and I’m not going.

The only way I’d be going to Mars is through soul travel, for at least this way I can return safely to Earth any time I like.

But hey, I’m no astronaut, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Do You Like Peanut Butter And Honey?

I read the children’s book called, ‘Sticky Sticky Stuck.”

Written by Michael Gutch and illustrated by Steve Bjorkman.

This delightful children’s picture book is about a little girl called Annie.

When Annie wants a sandwich, she finds that her family are all too busy to help her so she decides on making the peanut butter and honey sandwich herself.

It started well, but as soon as she’d finished she was startled by her mum which leads to her falling and landing onto the dog.

Now she was stuck!

How is she going to become unstuck or will she remain stuck forever?

The only way to find out how Annie gets out of this sticky situation is to read the book or watch the story on YouTube then you can tell me what you think.

So, parents beware; always make your children’s sandwiches especially if they consist of peanut butter and honey, or you too may have a sticky situation on your hands.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s Causing The Ice Caps To Melt?

The question is, “What’s causing the ice caps to melt?”

I’ve heard that the ice caps are melting due to climate change.

Now climate change is the increase in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane that’s in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Scientists claim it’s caused by burning fossil fuels and deforestation which evidently is caused by human activity. However, I believe that erupting volcanoes have also contributed to this issue.

Then there’s the visitors from out of space. Now I’m sure that their space craft emissions are also contributing to this too. Maybe someone should have a word!

“Prevention rather than cure,” is my motto.

But anyways it doesn’t matter who’s causing it. If this was as urgent as the scientists claim then why have no drastic measures been put in place.

Across the globe there should be a total ban on tree felling, the burning, of coal, wood or any other material and no more petrol or diesel vehicles. We should all be using solar powered or electric vehicles by now especially in this new age of technology.

So why are we still living in the past?

But hey I’m no scientist, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Bravest Fish?

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Bravest Fish.' 

Written and illustrated by Matt Buckingham.

This is a delightful colourful children’s picture book about a little fish called Stanley and his adventure to find his friends.

When Stanley woke up late one morning, he finds his school had left him behind as they swam to cooler waters.

As Stanley searched for his friends he comes across a huge shark with big teeth looking for a meal!

Quickly he swims down to the bottom of the ocean and hides in a cave. Stanley knows he’ll have to come out at some point if he wants to find his friends.

So, what do you think Stanley should do?

To find out what happens next why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube

then you can tell me what you think?

A lovely children’s picture book that tells of bravery and friendship, your children will like it.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

If Earth Evolves, Can We Adapt?

The question is, “If Earth Evolves, Can We Adapt?”

It’s said that we are in the midst of climate change. We’ve all experienced unusual weather patterns at some point in our life.

On some occasions in the UK, we’ve experienced a few different seasons in one day; from sun, followed by rain then sleet or snow. Some countries suffer extreme weather conditions, flooding, drought, tornados.

So, is climate change really causing this extreme weather or is our planet evolving?

With the Moon moving away from us by four centimetres each year and the Earth’s rotation slowing down, what will happen next?

Nobody knows, but one thing’s for sure humans are great with adapting to any given situation.

So, with that in mind could humans evolve?

I believe so as our survival instinct is strong, it’s just that we haven’t had to use it yet. But hey, that’s just my opinion, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Why Did The Crayons Quit?

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit.’

This children’s book was written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

It’s a brilliant children’s picture book telling the tale about a box of crayons.

Now you might find a tale about a box of crayons boring, but no, it’s very amusing but also truthful.

The story begins when Duncan finds some letters with his name on them.

Once opened, he finds that the different colored crayons have all written notes complaining about each other and also on how he’d used them in his sketches and they were not happy at all.

It’s a great book for children, very creative.

So, if you want to know what was written in the letters or what Duncan did next to make the crayons happy you’ll have to read the book or watch the story on YouTube, you won’t be disappointed.

It’s a great children’s picture book, the children will love it, so take a peep and let me know what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton 

www.charmainingleton.uk