Mary Morton Cowan, School Visits

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Mary Morton Cowan, Children's Author

Book Talks

• Cyrus Field's Big Dream: the Daring Effort to Lay the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable. How I came to write this biography, featuring Cyrus Field's courage and perseverance to achieve his goal, and highlighting the cable's importance to worldwide communication. Includes a powerpoint presentation and other visuals. Can also include audience participation to introduce characters in the book. Reading and discussion. (grades 4 and up, 30-50 minutes)

Curriculum Content: English Language Arts, Science and Technology, Mathematics, Social Studies (STEM, STEAM topics)

• Captain Mac: the Life of Donald Baxter MacMillan, Arctic Explorer. Where my idea came from and how it developed first into an historical novel, then a biography. Includes a Powerpoint presentation and other visuals. Reading and discussion. (grades 4 and up, 30-50 minutes)

Curriculum Content: English Language Arts, Modern and Classical Language, Science and Technology, Social Studies.

• Timberrr…A History of Logging in New England. Particularly good for middle school, Maine history studies. How my idea became a published book. Includes vintage movies, other visuals, and activities. Reading and discussion period. (grades 3 and up, 30-50 minutes)

Curriculum Content: English Language Arts, Science and Technology, Social Studies.