Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life
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AlbakiReads Editorial Mary Anning’s discoveries and the changing picture of prehistoric life
Mary Anning’s discoveries and the changing picture of prehistoric life
Mary Anning’s work emerges here as both a scientific story and a record of persistence in Victorian England. Growing up along Dorset’s fossil-rich coast, she and her brother Joseph uncovered England’s first complete ichthyosaur while still teenagers. The book traces how Anning, largely self-taught and supporting herself through fossil sales, contributed discoveries that reshaped ideas about extinction and prehistoric life—despite receiving limited formal recognition in her own time. Photographs and paleoart accompany an account that places her finds within the developing science of paleontology and highlights the barriers surrounding her career.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Children interested in fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric animals
- Young readers exploring biographies of women in science
- Readers curious about paleontology and the history of scientific discovery
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Fossil discoveryPaleontologyWomen in scienceExtinctionScientific recognition
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Book Overview "This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from g...
"This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them--altering forever our view of the past." --Joyce Sidman, Newbery Honor winner and Sibert Medal winner
A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Perfect for children learning about woman scientists like Ada Lovelace, Jane Goodall, and Katherine Johnson.
Mary Anning grew up on the south coast of England in a region rich in fossils. As teenagers, she and her brother Joseph discovered England's first complete ichthyosaur. Poor and uneducated, Anning would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists ever, though in her time she supported herself selling by fossils and received little formal recognition. Her findings helped shape scientific thinking about extinction and prehistoric life long before Darwin published his famous work on evolution.
With engaging text, photographs, and stunning paleoart, Fossil Hunter introduces this self-taught scientist, now recognized as one of the greatest fossilists the world has ever known.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 128 | Language: English | Publisher: CLARION BOOKS | ISBN: 0063308975
FormatPaperback
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0063308975
EAN9780063308978
PublisherCLARION BOOKS
Publication Date2023-10-10
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.7 Pounds
Length8.7 Inches
Width7.2 Inches
Height0.5 Inches
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