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  • Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers book cover
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

by Linda Skeers

Fossil hunting and a place in science

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Fossil hunting and a place in science

Mary Anning’s search for fossils along the English coast provides the frame for this picture-book biography. Her discoveries helped establish paleontology, while the account also describes how bias against women limited the recognition she received as a scientist. The book connects hands-on curiosity about shells and bones with a broader account of changing scientific ideas. A timeline of Anning’s life and fossil facts in the backmatter extend the biography with historical and subject-focused material.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in fossils, dinosaurs, and paleontology
  • Young readers exploring biographies of women in science
  • Families and educators seeking an illustrated nonfiction book with timeline and fossil facts

Themes

Mary Anning’s life and discoveriesWomen in science and recognitionFossils and the development of paleontologyCuriosity about the natural world

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Book overview

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye.

Bones. Dinosaur Bones.

Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world.

Educational backmatter includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts!

The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:

  • Dinosaur books for kids 5-7 and kids books about fossils
  • Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls
  • Kids STEM books
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